Shloka 36
Vrata–Dāna Compendium at Puṣkara: Puṣpavāhana’s Account and the Ṣaṣṭhī-vrata Purification Rite
प्रादात्कामगमं यानं लोकनाथश्चतुर्मुखः । संतुष्टस्तव राजेंद्र पुष्करं त्वं समाश्रय
prādātkāmagamaṃ yānaṃ lokanāthaścaturmukhaḥ | saṃtuṣṭastava rājeṃdra puṣkaraṃ tvaṃ samāśraya
चार मुखों वाले लोकनाथ ब्रह्मा ने तुम्हें इच्छानुसार चलने वाला रथ दिया। प्रसन्न होकर, हे राजेंद्र, उन्होंने कहा—“तुम पुष्कर का आश्रय लो।”
Narrator (contextual voice within the Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa); direct instruction attributed to Brahmā (Caturmukha).
Concept: Divine pleasure (saṃtoṣa) responds to sincere devotion and dharma; the deity then directs the devotee toward a specific refuge (āśraya) that accelerates purification and accomplishment.
Application: When receiving success/resources, treat them as instruments for dharma (pilgrimage, charity, service) rather than indulgence; seek ‘refuge’ in a stable spiritual practice/community.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: tirtha
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In a celestial-tinged audience space, four-faced Brahmā sits upon a lotus throne, extending his hand in blessing as a radiant, jewel-inlaid chariot manifests beside the humbled king. Brahmā’s calm gaze directs the king toward Puṣkara, while attendants hold ritual vessels and the air shimmers with mantra-like light.","primary_figures":["Brahmā (Caturmukha)","King of kings (rājendra)","Celestial attendants (gandharvas/apsarases optional)"],"setting":"Lotus-throne court blending heaven and earth—arched pavilion opening toward a distant glimpse of Puṣkara lake and temple spires","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["burnished gold","lotus white","sky blue","ruby red","peacock green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Brahmā four-faced on a lotus throne granting a kāmagama celestial chariot to a kneeling king; lavish gold leaf for halos and throne, gem-studded ornaments, rich reds/greens, ornate pillars, stylized lotus patterns; include a small framed vista of Puṣkara lake/temple indicating ‘take refuge in Puṣkara’.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined Brahmā with four serene faces, delicate crown and lotus seat; the king receives a luminous chariot with fine detailing; soft gradients, elegant textiles, subtle celestial pavilion, distant Pushkar landscape with lake shimmer; intricate border motifs and gentle narrative clarity.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic Brahmā with bold outlines and large eyes, lotus throne, blessing gesture; the chariot rendered with rhythmic ornament; king in añjali; saturated reds/yellows/greens, temple-wall aesthetic, symmetrical composition with Puṣkara hinted in background.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate lotus-filled composition with central Brahmā on lotus and a decorative chariot motif; elaborate floral borders, gold accents, deep blues; include stylized lake-lotus field suggesting Puṣkara; highly patterned textiles and ceremonial feel."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","temple bells","soft drone (tanpura)","celestial chime","wind through banners"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: प्रादात्कामगमं = प्रादात् + कामगमम्; लोकनाथश्चतुर्मुखः = लोकनाथः + चतुर्मुखः (विसर्ग-सन्धि); संतुष्टस्तव = संतुष्टः + तव; राजेंद्र = राजेन्द्र (समास); आदेशः—‘पुष्करं त्वं समाश्रय’।
FAQs
It highlights Puṣkara as a primary refuge-worthy tīrtha, implying a sacred landscape where specific places are recommended as spiritual sanctuaries and sources of merit.
By presenting “taking refuge” (samāśraya) in a sanctified place connected with Brahmā, the verse frames devotion and faith-filled resort to holy sites as a supported spiritual practice.
Divine gifts are depicted as responses to worthiness and satisfaction (saṃtuṣṭaḥ), teaching that right conduct and humility lead to guidance—here, the instruction to seek upliftment through a sacred refuge (Puṣkara).