Shloka 65
The Glory of the Devoted Wife (Pativratā) and the Māṇḍavya Curse: Sunrise Halted and Restored
वृत्तं न्यवेदयन्सर्वं पद्मयोनौ दिवौकसः । कारणं च न जानीमस्त्वं तु योग्यं विधेहि नः
vṛttaṃ nyavedayansarvaṃ padmayonau divaukasaḥ | kāraṇaṃ ca na jānīmastvaṃ tu yogyaṃ vidhehi naḥ
ദിവൗകസരായ ദേവന്മാർ സമസ്ത സംഭവവും പദ്മയോനി (ബ്രഹ്മാവ്)നോട് അറിയിച്ചു—“കാരണം ഞങ്ങൾ അറിയുന്നില്ല; നിങ്ങൾ യോഗ്യൻ, ഞങ്ങൾക്കായി നിർണ്ണയിക്കണം” എന്നു പറഞ്ഞു.
Divaukasaḥ (the devas/celestial beings) addressing Brahmā (Padmayoni)
Concept: Admitting ignorance and approaching a competent authority is itself dharma; truthfulness (yathārtha-nivedana) is the first step toward restoration.
Application: When you don’t know the cause, report facts without distortion and seek guidance from someone qualified rather than speculating.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In Brahmā’s vast lotus-hall, the devas stand with folded hands, recounting events with solemn precision. Brahmā sits poised on a lotus throne, four faces attentive, as if weighing the hidden threads of karma and curse that have dimmed the sun.","primary_figures":["Devas (divaukasaḥ)","Brahmā (Padmayoni)","Indra (Śatakratu)"],"setting":"Celestial council hall with lotus pillars, mandala-like floor patterns, and a central lotus throne; attendants and sages faintly visible","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["lotus pink","antique gold","pearl white","sky blue","vermillion"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Brahmā enthroned on a grand lotus with gold leaf halo; devas in rows offering respectful petition; gem-studded crowns, rich vermillion and green textiles, ornate archways, intricate floral borders, luminous gold detailing emphasizing sacred authority.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined court scene with soft colors; Brahmā calm and luminous, devas with folded hands; delicate architectural lines, airy space, subtle expressions of concern and trust, lotus motifs throughout.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Brahmā with four faces and bold outlines on lotus seat; devas in symmetrical arrangement; strong yellow-red-green palette, stylized lotus pillars, temple-wall aesthetic with decorative bands.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: symmetrical devotional court framed by lotus creepers; deep blue background with gold highlights; Brahmā central on lotus, devas as patterned figures, intricate border work suggesting cosmic order and inquiry."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","aerial hum","conch shell (soft)","silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: न्यवेदयन्सर्वं→नि+अवेदयन्+सर्वम्; जानीमस्त्वं→जानीमः+त्वम्; दिवौकसः (no sandhi); पद्मयोनौ (समास)
FAQs
“Padmayoni” (lotus-born/lotus-wombed) is an epithet of Brahmā, associated with his emergence from the lotus.
The devas acknowledge their ignorance of the underlying cause and appeal to Brahmā’s authority and discernment to determine it.
It highlights humility and proper recourse: when the cause of events is unclear, one should seek guidance from a competent authority rather than speculate.