Shloka 22
Ravana’s Austerities, the Gods’ Refuge, and the Decree of Rama’s Incarnation
भो ब्रह्मशर्वेंद्र पुरोगमामराः शृण्वंतु वाचं भवतां हितेरताम् । जाने दशग्रीवकृतं भयं वस्तन्नाशयाम्यद्य कृतावतारः
bho brahmaśarveṃdra purogamāmarāḥ śṛṇvaṃtu vācaṃ bhavatāṃ hiteratām | jāne daśagrīvakṛtaṃ bhayaṃ vastannāśayāmyadya kṛtāvatāraḥ
Wahai para dewa yang dipimpin Brahmā, Śarva (Śiva) dan Indra, dengarkanlah sabdaku yang kuucapkan demi kebajikan kalian. Aku mengetahui ketakutan yang ditimbulkan oleh Daśagrīva (Rāvaṇa) yang menimpa kalian; kerana Aku telah turun sebagai avatāra, pada hari ini juga akan Kuhancurkannya.
An incarnate divine protector (implicitly Viṣṇu/Śrī Rāma-context speaker) addressing the Devas
Concept: When adharma becomes oppressive, Bhagavān descends (avatāra) to remove fear and reestablish dharma; divine protection is timely and purposeful.
Application: Face fear with dharmic resolve: identify the source of harm clearly, commit to right action, and seek divine support through disciplined devotion.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Before Brahmā, Śarva, and Indra, the incarnate protector stands radiant, eyes steady with compassionate wrath against adharma. His words fall like thunder that promises rain—fear will end today—while the devas’ faces brighten with sudden hope, as if dawn has broken inside the court.","primary_figures":["Incarnate Viṣṇu (Rāma-context or Viṣṇu as avatārī)","Brahmā","Śiva (Śarva)","Indra","Other devas"],"setting":"A celestial council hall with lotus-carved pillars; behind the assembly, a visionary backdrop hints at Laṅkā’s dark silhouette and the coming battle across ocean and sky.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["royal blue","sunrise gold","vermillion","sea-green","smoky black"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: avatāra-form of Viṣṇu centered with commanding gesture, gold leaf halo blazing, Brahmā with four faces and Śiva with trident flanking, Indra with vajra, ornate lotus throne elements, embossed weapon motifs, rich vermillion and emerald textiles, background hint of ocean and distant Laṅkā in dark tones.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined council scene with lyrical composition, avatāra figure poised and resolute, devas attentive, subtle narrative vignette in the background showing ocean bridge and distant fortress silhouette, cool blues with warm gold accents, delicate facial expressions of relief.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: avatāra figure with bold outlines and iconic eyes, Brahmā-Śiva-Indra arranged symmetrically, saturated reds/yellows/greens against deep blue, stylized ocean band and fortress motif, temple-wall grandeur and ornamental borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central divine protector framed by lotus garlands and ornate borders, deep indigo field with gold highlights, devas in patterned rows, symbolic motifs of conch/discus/bow, peacocks and lotuses in margins, a small narrative panel suggesting Laṅkā and the ocean crossing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairav","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","war drum (dundubhi)","temple bells","rising chorus response","stormy wind undertone"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: brahmaśarvendra = brahma-śarva-indra (dvandva); purogamāmarāḥ = purogamāḥ + amarāḥ (bahuvrīhi usage); hiteratām = hite + ratānām (gen.pl.); vastannāśayāmyadya → vaḥ + tat + nāśayāmi + adya; kṛtāvatāraḥ = kṛta-avatāraḥ.
FAQs
The speaker addresses the Devas (Amarāḥ), specifically those led by Brahmā, Śiva (Śarva), and Indra, urging them to listen to words meant for their welfare.
The speaker declares awareness of the danger caused by Daśagrīva (Rāvaṇa) and promises to destroy that threat, emphasizing divine intervention through an avatāra.
It highlights reassurance in times of crisis: when adharma becomes oppressive, divine protection is portrayed as arising to restore safety and order, encouraging trust and steadiness among the righteous.