Shloka 36
Vrata–Dāna Compendium at Puṣkara: Puṣpavāhana’s Account and the Ṣaṣṭhī-vrata Purification Rite
प्रादात्कामगमं यानं लोकनाथश्चतुर्मुखः । संतुष्टस्तव राजेंद्र पुष्करं त्वं समाश्रय
prādātkāmagamaṃ yānaṃ lokanāthaścaturmukhaḥ | saṃtuṣṭastava rājeṃdra puṣkaraṃ tvaṃ samāśraya
ചതുര്മുഖനായ ലോകനാഥൻ ബ്രഹ്മാവ് നിനക്ക് ഇഷ്ടാനുസരണം സഞ്ചരിക്കുന്ന രഥം നൽകി. സന്തുഷ്ടനായി, ഹേ രാജേന്ദ്രാ, പറഞ്ഞു—“നീ പുഷ്കരത്തെ ആശ്രയിക്ക.”
Narrator (contextual voice within the Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa); direct instruction attributed to Brahmā (Caturmukha).
Concept: Divine pleasure (saṃtoṣa) responds to sincere devotion and dharma; the deity then directs the devotee toward a specific refuge (āśraya) that accelerates purification and accomplishment.
Application: When receiving success/resources, treat them as instruments for dharma (pilgrimage, charity, service) rather than indulgence; seek ‘refuge’ in a stable spiritual practice/community.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: tirtha
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In a celestial-tinged audience space, four-faced Brahmā sits upon a lotus throne, extending his hand in blessing as a radiant, jewel-inlaid chariot manifests beside the humbled king. Brahmā’s calm gaze directs the king toward Puṣkara, while attendants hold ritual vessels and the air shimmers with mantra-like light.","primary_figures":["Brahmā (Caturmukha)","King of kings (rājendra)","Celestial attendants (gandharvas/apsarases optional)"],"setting":"Lotus-throne court blending heaven and earth—arched pavilion opening toward a distant glimpse of Puṣkara lake and temple spires","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["burnished gold","lotus white","sky blue","ruby red","peacock green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Brahmā four-faced on a lotus throne granting a kāmagama celestial chariot to a kneeling king; lavish gold leaf for halos and throne, gem-studded ornaments, rich reds/greens, ornate pillars, stylized lotus patterns; include a small framed vista of Puṣkara lake/temple indicating ‘take refuge in Puṣkara’.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined Brahmā with four serene faces, delicate crown and lotus seat; the king receives a luminous chariot with fine detailing; soft gradients, elegant textiles, subtle celestial pavilion, distant Pushkar landscape with lake shimmer; intricate border motifs and gentle narrative clarity.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic Brahmā with bold outlines and large eyes, lotus throne, blessing gesture; the chariot rendered with rhythmic ornament; king in añjali; saturated reds/yellows/greens, temple-wall aesthetic, symmetrical composition with Puṣkara hinted in background.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate lotus-filled composition with central Brahmā on lotus and a decorative chariot motif; elaborate floral borders, gold accents, deep blues; include stylized lake-lotus field suggesting Puṣkara; highly patterned textiles and ceremonial feel."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","temple bells","soft drone (tanpura)","celestial chime","wind through banners"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: प्रादात्कामगमं = प्रादात् + कामगमम्; लोकनाथश्चतुर्मुखः = लोकनाथः + चतुर्मुखः (विसर्ग-सन्धि); संतुष्टस्तव = संतुष्टः + तव; राजेंद्र = राजेन्द्र (समास); आदेशः—‘पुष्करं त्वं समाश्रय’।
FAQs
It highlights Puṣkara as a primary refuge-worthy tīrtha, implying a sacred landscape where specific places are recommended as spiritual sanctuaries and sources of merit.
By presenting “taking refuge” (samāśraya) in a sanctified place connected with Brahmā, the verse frames devotion and faith-filled resort to holy sites as a supported spiritual practice.
Divine gifts are depicted as responses to worthiness and satisfaction (saṃtuṣṭaḥ), teaching that right conduct and humility lead to guidance—here, the instruction to seek upliftment through a sacred refuge (Puṣkara).