Shloka 71
The Episode of Vena: Purification, the ‘Vāsudevābhidhā’ Hymn, and the Dharma of Charity
Times, Tīrthas, Worthy Recipients
तथा ताञ्जारयाम्येतानुपायैर्दारुणैः किल । वासुदेव उवाच । नैमित्तिकं तथा कालं पुण्यं चैव तवाग्रतः
tathā tāñjārayāmyetānupāyairdāruṇaiḥ kila | vāsudeva uvāca | naimittikaṃ tathā kālaṃ puṇyaṃ caiva tavāgrataḥ
「かくして、まことに我は苛烈なる手段によって彼らを衰えさせよう。」 ヴァースデーヴァは言った。「そして汝の前には、吉祥なる機縁（naimittika）と正しき時、さらに功徳（puṇya）そのものがある。」
Vāsudeva (Krishna)
Concept: Right time (kāla) and occasion (naimittika) can become ‘merit itself’ when aligned with dharma and divine intent; harsh measures may be a form of protective governance when dharma is threatened.
Application: Discern when firmness is necessary; choose auspicious timing for vows, charity, and corrective action; treat ‘right moment’ as a spiritual resource rather than mere scheduling.
Primary Rasa: raudra
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Vāsudeva stands in a royal assembly, calm yet formidable, his gaze steady as if compressing time itself into a single decisive moment. Behind him, a luminous wheel-like aura suggests Kāla and Dharma turning together, while courtiers and a king listen as the ‘auspicious occasion’ is declared present.","primary_figures":["Vāsudeva (Krishna)","a listening king","court sages/counsellors"],"setting":"royal sabhā with carved pillars, a low dais, ritual lamps, and a subtle celestial halo motif behind Krishna","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","burnished gold","deep maroon","ivory white","smoky charcoal"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Vāsudeva in a royal sabhā, sapphire-blue complexion, ornate crown and gem-studded ornaments, gold-leaf prabhāmaṇḍala shaped like a dharma-cakra, rich red-green textiles, lamp-lit pillars, the king seated in reverent attention; heavy gold leaf embellishment and embossed jewelry details.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Krishna as Vāsudeva addressing a king in a refined court, delicate linework, cool yet regal palette, lyrical architecture with arched niches, subtle halo, expressive but restrained faces, a sense of time turning symbolized by a faint wheel motif in the sky beyond a balcony.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Vāsudeva with bold black outlines and large stylized eyes, standing in a temple-like court space, natural pigment reds/yellows/greens, circular aura suggesting kāla-cakra, attendants and king in traditional attire, rhythmic ornamental borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Krishna-centered composition with lotus borders and gold detailing, a symbolic kāla-cakra behind him, attendants arranged symmetrically, deep blue ground, intricate floral motifs, temple lamps and conch motifs framing the declaration of auspicious time."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["temple bells","low conch shell","murmur of court","brief silence after the vow-like declaration"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ताञ्जारयामि = तान् + जारयामि; एतानुपायैः = एतान् + उपायैः; दारुणैः किल (no sandhi); पुण्यं चैव = पुण्यम् + च + एव; तवाग्रतः = तव + अग्रतः.
FAQs
The verse explicitly marks “Vāsudeva uvāca,” indicating Krishna is speaking; this frames the statement as divine instruction about auspicious timing (kāla) and merit (puṇya).
Naimittika refers to something occasion-based or contingent—often used for rites, duties, or merit that arise due to a specific circumstance—implying an auspicious opportunity has presented itself.
The verse contrasts harsh methods with Krishna’s emphasis on acting at the right time and in alignment with merit—suggesting that dharmic success depends not only on power, but on timing and auspicious conduct.