Shloka 35
The Tārakāmaya War: Divine Mustering, Māyā Countermeasures, Aurva Fire, and Viṣṇu’s Slaying of Kālanemi
भूम्यम्बुव्योमभूतात्मा श्यामः शांतिकरोरिहा । अविघ्नममरादीनां चक्रे चक्रगदाधरः
bhūmyambuvyomabhūtātmā śyāmaḥ śāṃtikarorihā | avighnamamarādīnāṃ cakre cakragadādharaḥ
ഭൂമി, ജലം, വ്യോമം എന്ന തത്ത്വങ്ങളേ ആത്മസ്വരൂപമായുള്ള ശ്യാമ ഹരി ശാന്തികരൻ; ചക്രഗദാധാരിയായ പ്രഭു ദേവാദികൾക്കായി എല്ലാം നിർവിഘ്നമാക്കി।
Narrator (contextual Purāṇic narration; specific dialogue speaker not explicit in this single verse)
Concept: The Lord pervades the elements and grants śānti by removing vighnas (obstacles) for the devas—signaling His role as protector and harmonizer.
Application: Invoke the Lord before important work; cultivate peace by aligning actions with dharma and letting the ‘inner Vishnu’ govern impulses.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Vishnu, dark as raincloud, stands at the junction of earth, ocean, and sky—his form subtly blending into the elements as if he is their very soul. With chakra and gada held calmly, waves settle, winds soften, and the devas’ path clears—an unseen net of obstacles dissolving into light.","primary_figures":["Vishnu (Cakragaḍādhara)","Devas (small, in reverent distance)","Personified elements (earth/ocean/sky, optional)"],"setting":"Cosmic shoreline where the world-ocean meets a luminous sky; a faint mandala of the three realms behind Vishnu.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance with tranquil after-storm clarity","color_palette":["deep indigo","sea green","cloud gray","sunlit gold","white jasmine"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Vishnu as cakragaḍādhara centered, gold leaf halo and ornaments; stylized earth-ocean-sky bands behind him; devas in small scale receiving blessings; rich reds/greens with gem-like highlights, ornate arch and border.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: serene Vishnu on a calm seashore under a pale sky; delicate rendering of chakra and gada; soft gradients, lyrical clouds, gentle waves; refined facial features and understated ornamentation.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlined Vishnu with large eyes, dark-blue body, bright yellow-red ornaments; simplified ocean and sky bands; symbolic chakra and gada; temple-wall symmetry emphasizing peace and protection.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Vishnu-centered devotional panel with lotus borders; stylized ocean waves and cloud motifs; intricate floral frames, deep blues and gold; emphasis on auspiciousness and obstacle-removal iconography."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["temple bells","conch shell (soft)","flowing water","tanpura drone","gentle silence"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: भूम्यम्बुव्योमभूतात्मा → भूमि-अम्बु-व्योम-भूत-आत्मा; शांतिकरोरिहा (पाठभेद/सन्धि) → शान्ति-करः + इह (रः + इ → रोऽ).
FAQs
It refers to Viṣṇu, traditionally depicted holding the cakra (discus) and gadā (mace), symbolizing divine protection and the power to uphold cosmic order.
It presents the Lord as immanent in the cosmos—pervading the fundamental elements (earth, water, and space)—suggesting that creation and its sustaining principles rest in the Divine.
The verse frames the Divine as the remover of obstacles and giver of peace, encouraging trust (śraddhā) and devotion, especially when undertaking righteous or sacred acts.