Shloka 31
The Marriage of Nahuṣa and Aśokasundarī at Vasiṣṭha’s Hermitage
within the Gurutīrtha Glorification
सर्वोपपन्नं सुरवर्गयुक्तमानंदरूपं परमार्थमेकम् । क्लेशापहं सौख्यप्रदं नराणां सद्वैष्णवानामिह मोक्षदं परम्
sarvopapannaṃ suravargayuktamānaṃdarūpaṃ paramārthamekam | kleśāpahaṃ saukhyapradaṃ narāṇāṃ sadvaiṣṇavānāmiha mokṣadaṃ param
Dia serba sempurna, berserta golongan dewa, berhakikat ananda, dan satu kebenaran tertinggi; menghapus segala klesha, menganugerahkan sukha kepada manusia—bagi Vaiṣṇava sejati di sini, Dialah pemberi mokṣa yang paling utama.
Unspecified (verse excerpt; likely within the Pulastya–Bhīṣma dialogue framework of the Bhūmi-khaṇḍa)
Concept: The Supreme (implicitly Viṣṇu or Viṣṇu-bhakti) is bliss itself, the one ultimate truth, removing suffering and granting liberation to true Vaiṣṇavas.
Application: Orient life toward the ‘one essential’: cultivate steady devotion, reduce kleśas through remembrance, ethical living, and association with Vaiṣṇavas (satsaṅga).
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A cosmic tableau: the ‘one supreme truth’ appears as Viṣṇu in serene majesty, seated on a lotus-throne, while devas form a luminous semicircle in reverent attendance. From the Lord’s heart radiates a calming light that dissolves dark knots labeled as human kleśas, and a path of lotus-steps leads upward toward mokṣa for the sat-vaiṣṇavas below.","primary_figures":["Vishnu (Narayana)","devas (celestial hosts)","sat-vaiṣṇavas (devotees)"],"setting":"Celestial court merging into a metaphysical space—lotus ocean, mandala-like sky, and a lower earthly plane where devotees stand in prayer.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","moon-white","radiant gold","lotus magenta","smoky violet"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viṣṇu enthroned on a lotus with śrīvatsa and kaustubha, devas in symmetrical rows, heavy gold leaf halos and embossed aureoles; below, devotees with folded hands receiving rays that dissolve dark ‘kleśa’ motifs; rich reds/greens, gem-like ornamentation, ornate arch (prabhāvali).","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: ethereal mandala sky with Viṣṇu as calm center, devas as delicate figures with soft halos; lotus-steps descending to small devotees; cool blues and pinks, refined facial features, lyrical clouds and subtle gold accents.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic Viṣṇu with bold outlines and large stylized eyes, devas flanking, rays of light as patterned bands removing serpent-like knots of suffering; strong red-yellow-green palette with deep blue background, temple-wall composition and decorative borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central lotus medallion with Viṣṇu, surrounding ring of devas like petals; lower register shows sat-vaiṣṇavas on lotus pads; intricate floral borders, peacocks and lotuses, deep indigo cloth with gold and white detailing, symmetrical devotional geometry."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["tanpura drone","soft conch swell","temple bells (distant)","stillness","gentle wind"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सुरवर्गयुक्तम् + आनन्दरूपम् → सुरवर्गयुक्तमानन्दरूपम्; परमार्थम् + एकम् → परमार्थमेकम्; क्लेश + अपहम् → क्लेशापहम्; सत् + वैष्णवानाम् → सद्वैष्णवानाम् (त्→द् before voiced consonant).
FAQs
It praises the supreme reality as blissful and complete, emphasizing its power to remove suffering, grant happiness, and ultimately bestow liberation—especially upon sincere Vaiṣṇavas.
By highlighting “sat-vaiṣṇavas” (true devotees of Viṣṇu) as the recipients of mokṣa, it frames liberation as closely tied to genuine Vaiṣṇava devotion and alignment with the supreme truth.
It encourages seeking the highest truth that alleviates inner afflictions (kleśa) and cultivates lasting well-being (saukhya), implying a life oriented toward devotion, purity, and spiritual discernment.