Shloka 78
Brahmā’s Puṣkara Sacrifice: Kokāmukha Tīrtha, Varāha’s Aid, and the Arrival of Gāyatrī
विष्णोः सत्यप्रतिज्ञस्य श्रुत्वारिनिधना गिरः । ततो देवाः समायाता दानवा राक्षसैस्सह
viṣṇoḥ satyapratijñasya śrutvārinidhanā giraḥ | tato devāḥ samāyātā dānavā rākṣasaissaha
സത്യപ്രതിജ്ഞനായ വിഷ്ണുവിന്റെ അക്ഷയ വചനങ്ങൾ ശ്രവിച്ചപ്പോൾ ദേവന്മാർ അവിടെ സമാഗമിച്ചു—ദാനവന്മാരും രാക്ഷസന്മാരും കൂടെ.
Narrator (contextual; specific speaker not identifiable from this single verse alone)
Concept: Viṣṇu’s word is unfailing; hearing and trusting the Lord’s truth-bound promise gathers and harmonizes even opposing powers under a higher order.
Application: Anchor decisions in truthfulness and reliability; let your commitments be ‘satya-pratijñā’ so others can coordinate and conflicts can be contained within a shared ethical frame.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A vast celestial hall trembles with anticipation as Viṣṇu’s unfailing words ripple outward like luminous sound-waves. Devas arrive in radiant order, while Dānavas and Rākṣasas—still formidable—enter the same space, compelled by the gravity of a truth-bound divine vow.","primary_figures":["Viṣṇu (as the truth-vowed Lord)","Devas (Indra and retinue)","Dānavas","Rākṣasas"],"setting":"Celestial assembly hall with jeweled pillars, cloud-thrones, and a central dais; banners and conch motifs; a sense of diplomatic tension under divine authority.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","gold leaf","cloud white","ruby red","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viṣṇu enthroned at center with gold leaf halo and ornate crown, devas on one side and dānavas-rākṣasas on the other, all oriented toward His gesture of command; heavy gilding on pillars and jewelry, rich reds/greens, gem-studded detailing, symmetrical court composition.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a refined celestial court with delicate architecture and soft cloud layers; Viṣṇu calm and luminous, devas and asuras rendered with nuanced expressions—reverence mixed with restraint; cool blues and whites with fine gold accents.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: frontal Viṣṇu with bold outlines, large expressive eyes, devas and asuras in tiered registers; strong reds, yellows, greens, and deep blue background, temple-wall grandeur emphasizing divine authority.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Viṣṇu-centered composition with ornate floral borders and lotus motifs; attendants arranged symmetrically, deep blue field with gold highlights; celestial banners and patterned clouds, devotional courtly atmosphere with intricate textile ornamentation."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","celestial drums","temple bells","murmur of assembly","sustained drone (tanpura-like)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सत्यप्रतिज्ञस्य is karmadhāraya; श्रुत्वारिनिधना = श्रुत्वा + अरिनिधनाः; राक्षसैस्सह = राक्षसैः + सह (visarga sandhi).
FAQs
The epithet highlights Viṣṇu’s reliability and moral authority: his spoken pledge is presented as unwavering, making his words a stable foundation for cosmic order and decision-making.
It suggests a moment of overarching cosmic importance where even opposing classes of beings converge in response to a decisive divine statement, implying that Viṣṇu’s authority compels universal attention.
It elevates truthfulness and fidelity to one’s promise as divine qualities; the verse implies that steadfast speech has the power to unify and orient even conflicting parties toward a larger order.