Shloka 15
The Deeds of Cyavana
in the Context of Guru-tirtha Glorification
प्रत्ययं क्रियतां देव तीर्थानां गतिदायकम् । एवमाकर्ण्य तद्वाक्यं नारदस्य महात्मनः
pratyayaṃ kriyatāṃ deva tīrthānāṃ gatidāyakam | evamākarṇya tadvākyaṃ nāradasya mahātmanaḥ
हे देव! तीर्थप्राप्ती देणारा दृढ प्रत्यय/आश्वासन द्या—असे म्हणत महात्मा नारदाचे वचन ऐकून…
Unspecified (a respondent addressing a deity, in reply to Nārada)
Concept: Spiritual travel requires a trustworthy pramāṇa (assurance/means): guidance, injunction, or divine sanction that makes tīrtha-sevā effective and accessible.
Application: Before undertaking a pilgrimage or vow, seek clear guidance: intention, procedure, and ethical commitments; let faith be informed, not credulous.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: tirtha
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A devotee-sage stands before a radiant deva, palms joined, requesting a sure means to attain the fruits of tīrtha pilgrimage. Nārada, veena in hand, stands slightly aside as the catalyst of the conversation, his words hanging in the air like golden syllables.","primary_figures":["Nārada","a deva (recipient of the request)","a petitioner sage/devotee"],"setting":"A threshold space between heaven and earth—cloud steps descending toward a river confluence, symbolizing ‘gati’ to tīrthas.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["honey gold","sky blue","ivory","coral","deep green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central deva with towering gold halo and ornate crown; petitioner in añjali at the lower right; Nārada with vīṇā at the left; gold leaf script-like motifs swirling to represent ‘pratyaya’; rich maroon and emerald textiles, jeweled borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: soft cloud terraces and a distant river confluence; Nārada rendered with delicate linework and gentle expression; the petitioner’s humility emphasized; pastel blues and greens with fine floral detailing along the margins.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines; deva with stylized eyes and elaborate headgear; Nārada with vīṇā in iconic posture; symbolic river waves below; warm yellow-red-green palette with rhythmic ornamental bands.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central devotional tableau framed by lotus vines; Nārada as a lyrical figure with vīṇā; border filled with tīrtha symbols (kalasha, conch, lotus); deep indigo background with gold and white highlights, intricate floral geometry."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["veena drone (soft)","temple bells","conch shell (single)","gentle wind over water"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: एवमाकर्ण्य = एवम् + आकर्ण्य; तद्वाक्यम् = तत् + वाक्यम्
FAQs
It frames tīrtha-attainment (tīrtha-gati) as something that may require a validating assurance or demonstrable means—implying that eligibility, guidance, or a confirming sign is being requested.
Nārada is honored as “mahātmā” (great-souled), whose words are treated as authoritative and worthy of careful hearing within the dialogue.
It suggests discernment and responsibility in spiritual pursuits: one should seek clarity, proper authorization, or reliable guidance rather than proceeding on mere impulse.