Shloka 157
The Greatness of Puṣkara: Tripuṣkara Pilgrimage, Sacred Geography, and the Doctrine of Self-Restraint
त्रिदशानां वचः श्रुत्वा मैत्रावरुणिरब्रवीत् । किमर्थं समुपायाता वरं मत्तः किमिच्छथ
tridaśānāṃ vacaḥ śrutvā maitrāvaruṇirabravīt | kimarthaṃ samupāyātā varaṃ mattaḥ kimicchatha
ദേവന്മാരുടെ വാക്കുകൾ കേട്ട് മൈത്രാവരുണി മുനി പറഞ്ഞു— “എന്തു കാരണത്താൽ നിങ്ങൾ ഇവിടെ വന്നിരിക്കുന്നു? എന്നിൽ നിന്നു ഏതു വരം ആഗ്രഹിക്കുന്നു?”
Maitreya-Varuṇi
Concept: Right asking precedes right receiving: boons are framed by purpose (artha) and intention (bhāva), and the worthy recipient clarifies motives before granting power.
Application: Before seeking favors—spiritual or worldly—clarify intention, ensure it is dharmic, and be ready to accept responsibility for outcomes.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In a luminous celestial grove, the gods stand with folded hands, their crowns catching the light like small suns. Maitreya-Varuṇi, calm and discerning, raises a hand in inquiry, his gaze compassionate yet exacting, as if weighing the dharmic purpose behind their request.","primary_figures":["Maitreya-Varuṇi","assembly of devas"],"setting":"Heavenly garden-court with wish-fulfilling trees, jeweled steps, and a distant view of celestial palaces","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["pale gold","sky blue","pearl white","coral red","leaf green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Maitreya-Varuṇi seated on an ornate throne-like āsana with gold leaf halo, devas in symmetrical rows with gemmed crowns and silk garments, rich reds and greens, embossed gold detailing on jewelry and borders, temple-arch frame and stylized celestial flora.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate devas with refined profiles, soft dawn gradient, lyrical trees and distant palaces, gentle gestures of supplication, cool blues and tender gold washes, fine textile patterns.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, warm ochres and reds, devas with large eyes and elaborate headgear, Maitreya-Varuṇi in composed teaching posture, patterned background like a sanctum wall, stylized vines and lotus motifs.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional symmetry—devas arranged like a ceremonial darbar, ornate floral borders, deep blue ground with gold highlights, lotus clusters and peacocks at corners, central figure radiant and still."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","soft mridanga pulse","celestial chimes"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: मैत्रावरुणिरब्रवीत् = मैत्रावरुणिः + अब्रवीत्; किमिच्छथ = किम् + इच्छथ
FAQs
The speaker is the sage Maitreya-Varuṇi, addressing the tridaśas (the devas/gods) after hearing their words.
It sets up a dialogue: the sage asks the devas why they have come and what boon they seek, indicating a forthcoming request and its narrative consequences.
The verse implies discernment and clarity in requests: before granting favors, one should understand the motive and purpose behind the petition.