Shloka 14051
Brahmā’s Lotus-Birth, Puṣkara-Creation Imagery, Madhu–Kaiṭabha, and Early Genealogies
सांख्याचार्यश्च मतिमान्कपिलो ब्रह्मणां वरः । उभावपि महात्मानौ पूजितौ तत्र तत्परौ
sāṃkhyācāryaśca matimānkapilo brahmaṇāṃ varaḥ | ubhāvapi mahātmānau pūjitau tatra tatparau
នៅទីនោះ មានកបិលាអ្នកមានប្រាជ្ញា—ជាអាចារ្យសាំងខ្យៈ និងលើសគេក្នុងចំណោមអ្នកដឹងព្រហ្មន៍—ស្ថិតនៅ; ហើយមហាត្មាទាំងពីរនោះត្រូវបានគោរពបូជានៅទីនោះ ដោយចិត្តស្មោះស្រឡាញ់ និងខិតខំ។
Unspecified (narrative voice within Padma Purana context)
Concept: True teachers and true systems of knowledge are to be honored; wisdom becomes fruitful when joined with devotion and right intent.
Application: Respect authentic lineages and teachers; integrate analysis (sāṃkhya-like discernment) with practice (yoga-like discipline) in a devotional life.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In a serene cosmic hall formed of lotus-petals and light, Kapila—radiant and composed—stands beside the yogic manifestation of Nārāyaṇa, both honored with garlands and offerings. Attendants and subtle celestial beings bow in reverence, suggesting that discernment (sāṃkhya) and discipline (yoga) are harmonized under divine purpose.","primary_figures":["Kapila","Nārāyaṇa (as Yogācārya)","Celestial attendants (gandharva/apsaras or sages)"],"setting":"Lotus-pavilion in the primordial realm; offering trays, garlands, incense; faint cosmic ocean beyond.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit within divine glow","color_palette":["warm saffron","deep blue","gold","ivory","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Kapila as luminous sage with matted hair and calm gaze, seated/standing beside Nārāyaṇa as yogācārya; gold leaf halos, embossed lotus pavilion, rich red-green borders; garlands, lamps, and offering plates with jewel-like detailing; traditional South Indian iconographic symmetry and ornate ornamentation.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate assembly scene with delicate brushwork; Kapila in saffron, Vishnu in blue, both with refined faces; attendants offering garlands; lotus pavilion and soft cosmic background, cool mountain-like palette adapted to celestial setting, lyrical naturalism.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, Kapila in ochre-saffron with stylized features, Vishnu in deep blue with large eyes; offerings and garlands rendered in flat decorative forms; strong red-yellow-green palette, mural border patterns and temple-wall composition.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central paired figures (Kapila and Nārāyaṇa) framed by lotus garlands and floral borders; symmetrical attendants with offering trays; deep blue ground with gold highlights, intricate textile patterns, devotional stillness and ornate border work."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft bells","incense-crackle ambience (subtle)","tanpura drone","low mridangam","murmur of Vedic chanting (distant)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सांख्याचार्यश्च = सांख्याचार्यः + च; मतिमान्कपिलः = मतिमान् + कपिलः; उभावपि = उभाव् + अपि।
FAQs
Kapila is identified as the Sāṃkhya teacher (sāṃkhyācārya) and praised as a foremost spiritual authority, indicating reverence for philosophical insight and realized sages.
It emphasizes the dharmic ideal of honoring great souls—showing respect, hospitality, and reverence toward realized teachers and saints.
The verse teaches that wisdom and spiritual stature deserve recognition, and that sincere devotion to a sacred purpose includes honoring exemplary teachers and great souls.