Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 60
Dialogue of Gobhila and Padmāvatī: Daitya Obstruction vs. the Power of Pativratā Dharma
एवमुक्त्वा तथैकांते निषसाद महीतले । दुःखेन महताविष्टां तामुवाच स गोभिलः
evamuktvā tathaikāṃte niṣasāda mahītale | duḥkhena mahatāviṣṭāṃ tāmuvāca sa gobhilaḥ
Setelah berkata demikian, dia pun duduk menyendiri di tempat sunyi di atas tanah. Lalu Gobhila berbicara kepada wanita itu yang ditimpa dukacita yang amat besar.
Gobhila
Concept: After confrontation, adharma often shifts tactics—from open mockery to feigned calm and private persuasion; vigilance and discernment remain necessary.
Application: When distressed, avoid isolating conversations with manipulative actors; seek sattvic counsel, prayer, and grounding practices.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Gobhila withdraws to a lonely patch of ground, sitting apart with a calculated stillness, while the woman nearby is shown bowed by grief, her shoulders heavy. The scene feels quieter, but the quiet is charged—like a pause before the next attempt at persuasion.","primary_figures":["Gobhila","sorrow-stricken woman"],"setting":"Secluded corner of a courtyard or grove, bare earth seat, a few fallen leaves, distant doorway or shrine barely visible","lighting_mood":"moonlit","color_palette":["midnight blue","silver gray","muted brown","pale jasmine","dull gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Gobhila seated on the earth in a side alcove, posture composed yet ominous; the woman shown in sorrow with lowered gaze; gold leaf used sparingly for moonlight highlights and shrine elements; deep blues and maroons create a tense nocturnal stillness.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: quiet nocturne with cool moon washes; Gobhila seated under a tree or near a wall, the woman in soft sorrowful pose; delicate foliage and architectural lines; emphasis on emotional nuance and narrative pause.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: strong outlines, moon disc overhead; Gobhila seated in darker pigments, the woman in lighter tones with downcast eyes; minimal background, symbolic emptiness to convey isolation and grief.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: moonlit courtyard framed by ornate floral borders; stylized seated figure of Gobhila and sorrowful woman; deep indigo cloth ground with silver-gold highlights, lotus motifs subdued to match the somber mood."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["night insects","soft wind","distant temple bell","long silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: एवमुक्त्वा = एवम् + उक्त्वा; तथैकांते = तथा + एकान्ते; महताविष्टाम् = महता + आविष्टाम्; तामुवाच = ताम् + उवाच
FAQs
The verse explicitly names the speaker as Gobhila (sa gobhilaḥ), who addresses a woman overwhelmed by sorrow.
It establishes a private, secluded setting where a grief-stricken person is about to receive counsel—signaling a transition from action to consoling dialogue.
It implies the value of compassionate speech: when someone is deeply distressed, one should approach them thoughtfully (even privately) and offer supportive guidance.