Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 25
Vena Episode Conclusion: Pṛthu’s Merit and the Greatness of Hearing the Padma Purāṇa in Kali-yuga
ज्ञातव्यं तु सुबुद्धेन विघ्नरूपं ममाधुना । संजातं दृश्यते व्यास तथा होमं समाचरेत्
jñātavyaṃ tu subuddhena vighnarūpaṃ mamādhunā | saṃjātaṃ dṛśyate vyāsa tathā homaṃ samācaret
സുബുദ്ധിയുള്ളവന് അറിയേണ്ടത്—ഇപ്പോൾ എന്റെ രൂപത്തിലേ തന്നെ ഒരു വിഘ്നം ഉദ്ഭവിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നു. ഹേ വ്യാസ, അത് പ്രത്യക്ഷമായി കാണപ്പെടുന്നു; അതിനാൽ വിധിപൂർവ്വം ഹോമം ആചരിക്കണം.
Unclear from single-verse context (addressing Vyāsa)
Concept: When an obstacle manifests, the wise recognize it clearly and apply an appropriate śānti—here, homa—rather than surrendering to confusion.
Application: When spiritual practice is disrupted (doubt, conflict, lethargy), diagnose the obstacle without self-hatred; perform a concrete corrective act—prayer, japa, charity, or a simple homa/ārati—then resume practice steadily.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
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Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["crackling fire","ghee pour hiss","mantra cadence","wooden ladle taps","temple bell (punctuating)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ममाधुना = मम + अधुना.
FAQs
It advises that a present obstacle (vighna) has manifested and therefore a homa (fire-offering) should be performed as a remedial rite.
It suggests an impediment taking a concrete, experiential form—often understood as a disruptive condition requiring ritual or spiritual counter-measures.
In Purāṇic ritual logic, homa is a purificatory and propitiatory act used to remove obstacles, restore auspiciousness, and align the situation with dharma and successful completion of rites.