Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 6
Narada Consoles King Āyu: Prophecy of the Son’s Return and Future Sovereignty
इंद्रोपेंद्रसमः पुत्रो भविष्यति स्वतेजसा । इंद्रत्वं भोक्ष्यते सोऽपि निजैश्च पुण्यकर्मभिः
iṃdropeṃdrasamaḥ putro bhaviṣyati svatejasā | iṃdratvaṃ bhokṣyate so'pi nijaiśca puṇyakarmabhiḥ
Dengan cahaya kemuliaannya sendiri, puteramu akan setara dengan Indra dan Upendra; dan dengan amalan kebajikannya sendiri, dia juga akan meraih serta menikmati kedaulatan Indra.
Unspecified (context required; likely within a Pulastya–Bhīṣma narrative frame of the Bhūmi-khaṇḍa)
Concept: Sovereignty and heavenly status arise from one’s own puṇya-karmas, supported by innate tejas; divine rank is not merely inherited but merited.
Application: Cultivate sattvic merit—charity, truthfulness, protection of dependents, and devotion—so that success is grounded in character rather than entitlement.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A divine sage delivers a luminous prophecy to King Āyu in a palace hall, while a subtle vision of Svarga appears behind—Indra’s throne and Upendra’s serene presence as archetypes of righteous sovereignty. The king’s face shows awe and resolve, as if the future of his lineage is being etched into the air by mantra-like words.","primary_figures":["King Āyu","Devarṣi (Nārada implied by context)","Indra (visionary apparition)","Upendra/Vāmana or Viṣṇu (visionary apparition)"],"setting":"Royal sabhā with carved pillars, incense, and a faint celestial overlay—cloud-arches and a distant jeweled throne.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","gold leaf","lotus pink","ivory white","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: King Āyu seated in a jeweled sabhā receiving prophecy from a devarṣi, with a haloed vision-panel above showing Indra on a golden throne and Upendra/Viṣṇu in serene blessing; heavy gold leaf embellishment on crowns, halos, and pillars, rich reds and greens, gem-studded ornaments, traditional South Indian iconography, ornate floral borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a refined court scene where the sage speaks to King Āyu, delicate brushwork and lyrical naturalism; a soft cloud-window reveals Indra’s court and Upendra’s calm form; cool yet luminous palette, fine textiles, expressive eyes, subtle architectural detailing, distant hills hinted beyond palace terraces.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and natural pigments; the devarṣi stands with vīṇā-like grace (Nārada implied), King Āyu listens; above them a stylized Svarga register with Indra and Upendra/Viṣṇu, large almond eyes, red/yellow/green dominance, temple-wall aesthetic with patterned borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a Vaishnava-leaning composition where Upendra/Viṣṇu is central in a visionary medallion, surrounded by lotus motifs and ornate floral borders; below, the king and sage in narrative vignette; deep blues and gold, intricate patterns, peacocks at the margins, devotional atmosphere."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","tanpura drone","conch shell (distant)","courtly silence"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: इन्द्रोपेन्द्रसमः = इन्द्र + उपेन्द्र + समः (compound); सोऽपि = सः + अपि; निजैश्च = निजैः + च; no other major external sandhi.
FAQs
It attributes such attainment to one’s own splendor (svatejasā) and especially to one’s own meritorious actions (puṇyakarmabhiḥ), emphasizing ethical causality (karma).
Upendra is a common epithet of Viṣṇu. Mentioning Indra and Upendra together sets a high standard of greatness, indicating the son’s excellence and divine-like stature.
The verse teaches that elevated outcomes are earned through personal virtue and meritorious conduct—one’s destiny is shaped by one’s own puṇya (good deeds).