Padma Purana — Srishti Khanda, Shloka 105
The Establishment of Vāmana at Kānyakubja and the Sanctification of Setu
कौसल्या मे यथा माता भवती च तथा मम । केकसी चाब्रवीद्रामं चिरं जीव सुखी भव
kausalyā me yathā mātā bhavatī ca tathā mama | kekasī cābravīdrāmaṃ ciraṃ jīva sukhī bhava
जैसे कौसल्या मेरी माता हैं, वैसे ही तुम भी मेरे लिए हो। तब केकसी ने राम से कहा—दीर्घायु हो और सुखी रहो।
Kekasī (addressing Rāma)
Concept: Dharma can transform hostility into kinship: recognizing shared motherhood dissolves boundaries and culminates in blessings for well-being.
Application: Seek common ground in conflict; offer blessings rather than curses; honor the maternal principle as a bridge for empathy.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Kekasī, dignified yet softened, addresses Rāma with a mother’s tenderness, her hand raised in blessing. The scene holds a quiet miracle: a rākṣasa queen’s heart recognizes shared motherhood, and the air turns gentle as she wishes him long life and happiness.","primary_figures":["Kekasī","Rāma"],"setting":"A palace interior with subdued grandeur—pillars, draped curtains, and a threshold suggesting a meeting between worlds (human and rākṣasa).","lighting_mood":"moonlit","color_palette":["silver blue","soft gold","wine red","smoky violet","pale jasmine white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Kekasī seated regally with a blessing gesture (āśīrvāda mudrā), Rāma standing respectfully; gold leaf on crowns, jewelry, and architectural borders; rich reds/greens, gem-studded ornaments, devotional emphasis on the blessing moment.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Intimate exchange with refined expressions—Kekasī’s softened eyes, Rāma’s respectful calm; delicate textiles, cool moonlit palette, subtle palace backdrop with lyrical restraint.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Bold outlines, Kekasī and Rāma facing each other in balanced composition; expressive eyes, stylized ornaments; natural pigments with red/yellow/green dominance and deep blue accents, solemn yet tender mood.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Central blessing scene framed by floral borders and lotus motifs; deep blue ground with gold highlights; symmetrical lamps and garlands, devotional aura focusing on āśīrvāda and reconciliation."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["night insects faintly","soft bell","gentle wind","distant water trickle"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: चाब्रवीद्रामं → च अब्रवीत् रामम्.
FAQs
Kekasī addresses Rāma and blesses him with longevity and happiness: “Live long, be happy.”
It states that just as Kausalyā is ‘my mother,’ so the addressed lady is also regarded as a mother-like figure, expressing reverence and familial respect.
The verse highlights honoring elders/maternal figures and responding with benevolent speech—offering blessings and goodwill as a dharmic ideal.