Shloka 85
Kroṣṭu–Yādava Lineages, the Syamantaka Jewel, Krishna’s Birth Context, and the Māyāmoha Account
जांबवंतं स जग्राह क्रोधसंरक्तलोचनः । दृष्ट्वा चैनं तथा विष्णुं कर्मभिर्वैष्णवीं तनुं
jāṃbavaṃtaṃ sa jagrāha krodhasaṃraktalocanaḥ | dṛṣṭvā cainaṃ tathā viṣṇuṃ karmabhirvaiṣṇavīṃ tanuṃ
怒りに染まって目を赤くし、彼はジャンバヴァーンを捕らえた。しかもその者が、行いによってヴァイシュナヴァの姿を帯びたヴィシュヌそのものであると見て、しかるべく振る舞った。
Narrator (contextual; specific dialogue pair not explicit from this single verse)
Concept: True recognition of the Lord can arise through witnessing his karma—his divine acts reveal his identity and demand right response.
Application: When you realize someone embodies a higher principle (truth, duty, compassion), adjust your behavior immediately—drop ego and align your actions.
Primary Rasa: raudra
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Govinda, eyes crimson with protective fury, grips the massive bear-king in a wrestler’s hold; dust and leaves whirl around them. In the same instant, Jāmbavān’s expression shifts—ferocity dissolving into astonished devotion as he recognizes the Vaiṣṇava form revealed by the Lord’s deeds.","primary_figures":["Govinda (Vishnu)","Jāmbavān"],"setting":"A churned earth arena near a cave/forest edge, with scattered stones and uprooted grass","lighting_mood":"fiery, kinetic radiance","color_palette":["vermilion","deep blue","ochre earth","smoke grey","gold highlights"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: dramatic grappling pose of Govinda and Jāmbavān, with gold-leaf aura and embossed jewelry; swirling dust rendered as stylized gold curls; intense red accents in the eyes; ornate frame with lotus motifs and temple arch elements.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: akhara-like wrestling tableau in a forest glade; delicate depiction of tension in limbs, expressive faces showing the moment of recognition; cool greens and browns with a sudden luminous blue aura around Govinda; fine linework and soft shading.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, exaggerated expressive eyes; Govinda’s blue body and red-tinged gaze; Jāmbavān in earthy tones transitioning to folded-hands posture hinted within the same composition; rhythmic foliage patterns and temple-wall symmetry.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central wrestling-lila framed by lotus borders; decorative dust swirls as floral motifs; deep blue background with gold; peacocks at corners; the bear-king’s face turned toward devotion, suggesting transformation."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"fast-dramatic","voice_tone":"intense","sound_elements":["mridanga strikes","clash of ornaments","wind gust","low roar","sudden hush at recognition"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: cainaṃ = ca + enam (Vriddhi Sandhi); karmabhirvaiṣṇavīṃ = karmabhiḥ + vaiṣṇavīm (Visarga Sandhi)
FAQs
It implies recognition of Viṣṇu not merely by appearance, but through karmas (deeds) that manifest a Vaiṣṇava nature and divine identity.
Jāmbavān is the famed bear-king, a wise and powerful figure appearing across Purāṇic and epic narratives, often associated with devotion and counsel in Vaiṣṇava contexts.
The verse contrasts impulsive anger (reddened eyes) with higher discernment—true understanding comes from perceiving divinity through dharmic qualities and actions rather than reacting blindly.