Shloka 32

Annadāna and the Obstruction of Viṣṇu-Darśana; Vāmadeva’s Teaching and the Vāsudeva Stotra Prelude

Devanagari script

उपवेश्यासने पुण्ये सुबाहुं राजसत्तमम् । आसनादि ततः पाद्यैरर्घपूजादिभिस्तथा

Transliteration

upaveśyāsane puṇye subāhuṃ rājasattamam | āsanādi tataḥ pādyairarghapūjādibhistathā

Translation

Baginda mendudukkan Subāhu, raja yang terbaik, di atas tempat duduk yang suci lagi bertuah; kemudian memuliakannya menurut adat persembahan—bermula dengan tempat duduk, air basuhan kaki (pādya), arghya, pemujaan, dan sebagainya.

Word by Word

• उपवेश्य: having seated (him)
• उपवेश्य: Kriyā (Non-finite verb/पूर्वक्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: उप + विश् (धातु) + ण्यप्/ल्यप् (अव्यय-कृदन्त)
• Form: ल्यबन्त-अव्यय (Gerund) परार्थे—‘उपवेशयित्वा’ (having seated)

• आसने: on a seat
• आसने: Adhikaraṇa (Location/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: आसन (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी-विभक्ति (Locative/7th), एकवचन

• पुण्ये: holy/auspicious
• पुण्ये: Viśeṣaṇa (Qualifier of location/अधिकरण-विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: पुण्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी-विभक्ति, एकवचन; ‘आसने’ इति विशेषणम्

• सुबाहुम्: Subāhu (proper name)
• सुबाहुम्: Karman (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: सुबाहु (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; कर्मधारय: ‘सु- + बाहु’ (one with good arms)

• राजसत्तमम्: best of kings
• राजसत्तमम्: Karman (Object apposition/कर्म-समानााधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: राजन् (प्रातिपदिक) + सत्तम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष: ‘राज्ञां सत्तमः’

• आसनादि: a seat and the like
• आसनादि: Karman (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: आसन (प्रातिपदिक) + आदि (अव्यय/प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; ‘आसनम् आदि यस्य तत्’—आसनादि (seat etc.)

• ततः: then
• ततः: Kriyāviśeṣaṇa (Temporal)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ततः (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; क्रमवाचक (then)

• पाद्यैः: with water for washing the feet
• पाद्यैः: Karaṇa (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पाद्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति, बहुवचन

• अर्घपूजादिभिः: with arghya, worship, etc.
• अर्घपूजादिभिः: Karaṇa (Instrument/करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अर्घ (प्रातिपदिक) + पूजा (प्रातिपदिक) + आदि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; समासः—द्वन्द्व (अर्घ+पूजा) ततः तत्पुरुष ‘अर्घपूजा-आदि’ (arghya-worship etc.)

• तथा: also/likewise
• तथा: Kriyāviśeṣaṇa (Adverbial)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तथा (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; क्रियाविशेषण (adverb)

Speaker

Narrative voice (speaker not specified in the provided excerpt)

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

Sandhi Resolution Notes

Sandhi Resolution Notes: उपवेश्यासने = उपवेश्य + आसने; पाद्यैरर्घपूजादिभिः = पाद्यैः + अर्घपूजादिभिः.

Characters & Entities

• Subāhu

FAQs

What ritual sequence is indicated by 'āsana, pādya, arghya, pūjā' in this verse?

It describes the standard reception of an honored guest: offering a seat (āsana), water for washing the feet (pādya), arghya (a respectful offering, often water with auspicious substances), followed by worship/adoration (pūjā) and related courtesies.

What ethical value does this verse highlight in the Padma Purana context?

It emphasizes satkāra (honoring guests and dignitaries) through proper hospitality—an aspect of dharma that reflects humility, respect, and orderly conduct.

Why is Subāhu called 'rājasattama' here?

The epithet 'rājasattama' functions as an honorific, praising Subāhu as exemplary among kings—fitting the context of his being formally received and worshipfully honored.