Shloka 58
The Glory of the Mother-and-Father Tīrtha
Within the Vena Episode
अर्वाचीनगतिं विद्वान्पराचीनगतिं तथा । त्रैलोक्यस्य परं ज्ञानं त्वय्येवं परिवर्तते
arvācīnagatiṃ vidvānparācīnagatiṃ tathā | trailokyasya paraṃ jñānaṃ tvayyevaṃ parivartate
賢者よ、汝は前進の道も後退の道も知るゆえに、三界の至上の智慧はかく汝の内に巡り、保たれている。
Unspecified (context needed to identify the dialogue pair within Bhūmi-khaṇḍa 62)
Concept: One who understands both the ‘forward’ and ‘backward’ courses—pravṛtti and nivṛtti—holds the supreme integrative knowledge spanning all realms.
Application: Discern when to engage (duty, service) and when to renounce (ego, craving); keep a daily reflection practice that ‘turns over’ experience into wisdom rather than reaction.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A sage-like figure is shown at the center of a cosmic mandala where three concentric realms—earth, mid-sky, and heaven—rotate like luminous rings around his calm heart-lotus. Two subtle pathways, one outward toward ritual and worldly duty and one inward toward renunciation, are painted as flowing currents of light that he comprehends without being pulled by either.","primary_figures":["Wise knower (vidvān)","Personified pathways (pravṛtti and nivṛtti as subtle feminine light-forms)"],"setting":"Cosmic mandala space with faint silhouettes of mountains, clouds, and celestial palaces arranged in concentric circles.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["midnight blue","silver white","sunrise gold","vermillion","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: A central seated sage on a lotus with embossed gold leaf mandala rings representing the three worlds; gem-like highlights on the rotating circles and halos. Rich reds/greens in ornamental borders, stylized celestial motifs, and gold leaf rays showing the two ‘gatis’ as luminous arcs.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: A refined cosmic diagram rendered poetically—three translucent rings with tiny vignettes of earth, sky, and heaven; the sage sits serenely at center. Cool blues and soft gold washes, delicate linework, and lyrical cloud forms; emphasize contemplative stillness amid motion.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Bold outlines depict the sage with large expressive eyes; concentric lokas as patterned bands around him. Use traditional red/yellow/green palette with black contouring, temple-wall symmetry, and stylized celestial architecture motifs.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: A mandala-like composition with lotus borders and intricate floral filigree; concentric rings filled with miniature cows/peacocks/lotus motifs symbolizing realms. Deep blue ground with gold highlights; central figure serene, with two flowing light-streams indicating the two paths."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["tanpura drone","soft conch (very distant)","subtle wind-like whoosh","silence between hemistichs"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: vidvānparācīnagatiṃ = vidvān + parācīnagatiṃ; tvayyevaṃ = tvayi + evaṃ.
FAQs
They indicate two directions or modes of movement—forward and backward—often read philosophically as comprehensive understanding of opposing or complementary courses (e.g., temporal, cosmological, or doctrinal perspectives).
It refers to an overarching, highest understanding that encompasses the totality of existence across the three realms (heaven, earth, and the nether/worlds), implying a complete cosmological or metaphysical comprehension.
It praises integrated wisdom: true insight holds multiple perspectives together and can “turn” or apply knowledge appropriately rather than clinging to a single, partial view.