Shloka 195
The Manifestation of Viṣṇu’s Footprints: Vāmana–Trivikrama, Bāṣkali’s Subjugation, and the Rise of Viṣṇupadī
Gaṅgā
असुरैस्तैस्तदा त्यक्तं देवानां सत्यभाषणम् । देवो हृत्वा तु त्रैलोक्यं जगामादर्शनं विभुः
asuraistaistadā tyaktaṃ devānāṃ satyabhāṣaṇam | devo hṛtvā tu trailokyaṃ jagāmādarśanaṃ vibhuḥ
Saat itu para Asura mengabaikan ucapan benar para Deva. Sang Tuhan Yang Mahakuasa, setelah mengambil alih tiga dunia, pun lenyap dari pandangan.
Narrator (context not specified in the provided excerpt)
Concept: Rejecting satya (truthful covenant) leads to loss; the Lord may withdraw from perception after accomplishing cosmic correction—divinity is not bound to remain visible.
Application: Keep promises and honor truthful speech; do not rely on constant external signs—continue dharma even when the ‘divine’ feels hidden.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The asuras turn away from the devas’ truthful words, their faces hardened by pride, as the cosmic balance shifts. Viṣṇu, having reclaimed the three worlds, fades into a veil of light—present as power, absent to the eye—leaving a stunned silence across heaven and earth.","primary_figures":["Viṣṇu (Vibhu)","Asuras","Devas (as witnesses, optional)"],"setting":"A celestial-terrrestrial panorama: devas on a luminous platform, asuras in shadowed foreground; the three worlds symbolized as layered spheres or terraces; Viṣṇu dissolving into radiant mist.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["pale gold","smoky gray","midnight blue","ivory","crimson"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viṣṇu at center with gold leaf aura gradually dissolving into a shimmering background; devas with ornate crowns, asuras in darker tones; the three worlds depicted as stylized tiers; rich reds and greens with gold embellishment emphasizing the moment of divine withdrawal.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: subtle emotional contrast—devas luminous, asuras shadowed; Viṣṇu fading into a soft wash of light; delicate architecture and layered terraces for the worlds; restrained palette with poetic negative space conveying disappearance.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic figures with bold outlines; Viṣṇu’s form partially transparent against a radiant circular field; devas and asuras arranged symmetrically; strong red/yellow/green blocks with dark background to heighten the ‘adṛśya’ effect.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central Viṣṇu dissolving into a gold-speckled indigo field; ornate floral borders and lotus motifs; devas and asuras in balanced side panels; intricate patterning symbolizing the three worlds as concentric mandalas."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["silence","soft temple bells","tanpura drone","distant conch (fading)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: असुरैस्तैस्तदा → असुरैः + तैः + तदा; जगामादर्शनं → जगाम + अदर्शनम्.
FAQs
It contrasts truthfulness (satyabhāṣaṇam) associated with the Devas against the Asuras’ rejection of it, and depicts a cosmic consequence: the Lord withdraws (goes out of sight) after taking the three worlds.
Vibhu means “the mighty/all-pervading one” and refers to a supreme divine figure; the specific identification (e.g., Vishnu/another deity) requires the surrounding verses for confirmation.
Abandoning truth and integrity destabilizes order; when truth is rejected, divine support or presence is portrayed as withdrawing, leading to loss of stability and protection.