Shloka 52
Śiva-nāmānukīrtana-prastāvaḥ
Prologue to the praise of Śiva and the Upamanyu testimony
नानापुष्परजोमिश्रो गजदानाधिवासित: । दिव्यस्त्रीगीतबहुलो मारुतो5भिमुखो ववौ
nānāpuṣparajomiśro gajadānādhivāsitaḥ | divyastrīgītabahulo māruto 'bhimukho vavau ||
समोरून मंद, अनुकूल वारा वाहत होता—नाना प्रकारच्या फुलांच्या परागाने भरलेला आणि हत्तींच्या मदाच्या सुगंधाने सुवासित; त्यात दिव्य रमणींच्या मधुर गीतांची मनोहर ध्वनी विशेषत्वाने भरून राहिली होती.
वासुदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse primarily functions as an auspicious, sensory omen: harmony in nature—fragrance, gentle wind, and celestial music—signals a divinely ordered moment. In Mahābhārata’s ethical imagination, such concord often frames righteous counsel and sacred occasions, implying that dharma is supported by a favorable cosmic atmosphere.
Vāsudeva describes the immediate surroundings: a soft wind blows toward the assembly, carrying mixed flower-pollen, the strong sweet scent associated with elephants in rut, and the prominent sound of melodious songs sung by celestial women—creating a richly auspicious scene.