Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 59
The Narrative of Śivaśarman: Indra’s Obstacles, Menakā’s Mission, and the Triumph of Pitṛ-Devotion
मयि तुष्टे सुता भोगा ननु भुंजंतु चाक्षयान् । पुत्रा ऊचुः । यदि तात प्रसन्नोसि वरं दातुमिहेच्छसि
mayi tuṣṭe sutā bhogā nanu bhuṃjaṃtu cākṣayān | putrā ūcuḥ | yadi tāta prasannosi varaṃ dātumihecchasi
જો તમે મારા પર તૃપ્ત હો, તો પુત્રો નિશ્ચયે અક્ષય ભોગો ભોગવે. પુત્રોએ કહ્યું—હે તાત, જો તમે પ્રસન્ન છો અને અહીં વરદાન આપવા ઇચ્છો છો તો…
Narration followed by the sons (putrāḥ)
Concept: A father’s satisfaction and blessing is framed as a channel for ‘imperishable’ welfare of the children; boons are to be asked with discernment, not merely for transient enjoyments.
Application: Seek blessings through service and integrity; when offered a ‘boon’ (opportunity), ask for what endures—character, devotion, and liberation-oriented aims.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A venerable father, serene and radiant with satisfaction, sits in a simple hermitage courtyard as his sons stand with folded hands, their faces lit by hope. The air feels charged with the moment before a boon is spoken—an unseen doorway opening from worldly affection to imperishable destiny.","primary_figures":["the father (pitā)","sons (putrāḥ)","attendant sages (optional)"],"setting":"forest-āśrama courtyard with kusa grass seats, sacrificial fire embers, and a flowering creeper arch","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["sandalwood beige","forest green","saffron ochre","lotus pink","soft gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a dignified father seated on a carved wooden āsana in an āśrama courtyard, sons in añjali-mudrā, subtle halo around the father’s head, gold leaf embellishment on garments and ornaments, rich reds and greens, temple-like symmetry, delicate floral borders, gem-studded highlights on the boon-giving gesture.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate hermitage scene with delicate brushwork, slender figures and refined faces, cool greens and pale ochres, a small yajña-kuṇḍa with faint smoke, sons clustered respectfully, lyrical trees and distant hills, emphasis on tender family devotion.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, warm red/yellow/green palette, father as a calm authoritative figure with stylized eyes, sons in devotional posture, simplified āśrama architecture, ornamental creepers and lotus motifs framing the boon-dialogue.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional narrative panel with ornate floral borders, lotus motifs and hanging garlands, central seated elder with sons in symmetrical arrangement, deep indigo background with gold detailing, peacocks at the corners, a subtle Vaishnava aura suggesting akṣaya-phala beyond the scene."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["gentle forest birds","soft temple bell in distance","crackling embers","brief silence before the boon"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: चाक्षयान् = च + अक्षयान्; प्रसन्नोसि = प्रसन्नः + असि (विसर्ग-सन्धि); दातुमिहेच्छसि = दातुम् + इह + इच्छसि
FAQs
The verse contains a narrative line, then explicitly introduces the sons as speakers with “putrā ūcuḥ” (“the sons said”).
It refers to enjoyments that do not diminish—i.e., enduring prosperity or lasting reward—often implying a boon or merit that remains inexhaustible.
It frames boons as something granted when a superior is genuinely pleased, and shows the sons approaching respectfully, emphasizing humility and proper request-making in dharmic relationships.