Shloka 47
Kroṣṭu–Yādava Lineages, the Syamantaka Jewel, Krishna’s Birth Context, and the Māyāmoha Account
ख्यायते तस्य नामान्यच्चंदनोदकदुंदुभिः । अस्यासीदभिजित्पुत्रस्ततो जातः पुनर्वसुः
khyāyate tasya nāmānyaccaṃdanodakaduṃdubhiḥ | asyāsīdabhijitputrastato jātaḥ punarvasuḥ
Nama-namanya dimasyhurkan dengan bunyi gendang bertuah serta air berharum cendana. Baginda mempunyai putera bernama Abhijit; daripadanya lahir Punarvasu.
Unspecified (narrative voice of the Purāṇa in Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa 13)
Concept: Kīrti (renown) grounded in auspicious rites and public dharmic recognition becomes a vehicle for preserving sacred memory; lineage is sanctified through ritual proclamation.
Application: Let your ‘name’ be upheld by consistent virtue; incorporate simple auspicious acts—cleanliness, fragrance offerings, respectful remembrance of elders/teachers.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A ceremonial courtyard resounds with dundubhi drums as priests sprinkle sandal-scented water in wide arcs, proclaiming the honored name. In the foreground, Abhijit stands in dignified calm, while behind him a luminous infant-symbol of Punarvasu is shown as a star-born blessing, linking name, rite, and lineage.","primary_figures":["Abhijit","Punarvasu (as newborn or star-symbol)","Priests/Heralds","Drummers"],"setting":"Temple-royal consecration space with kalashas, conch, flower garlands, and a raised platform for proclamation.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["gold leaf","sandalwood cream","crimson","turquoise","white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a grand proclamation scene with priests performing candana-udaka sprinkling, dundubhi drummers in dynamic poses, Abhijit centered with gold leaf halo, ornate pillars and arch, gem-studded ornaments, rich reds/greens, and a small star motif above indicating Punarvasu’s birth-blessing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined court-temple courtyard with delicate figures, rhythmic drummers, priests holding silver vessels of sandal water, Abhijit in calm profile, a subtle star in the sky labeled Punarvasu, cool blues and warm creams, lyrical architecture and garden edges.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: tiered mural registers—drummers below, priests sprinkling candana water mid-level, Abhijit frontal with stylized eyes, Punarvasu as a radiant child/star above, bold outlines, red/yellow/green palette with white highlights for water arcs.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: celebratory proclamation framed by lotus borders, deep blue background with gold, rhythmic dundubhi players, priests with kalashas, Abhijit centered like a devotional hero, star/constellation motif for Punarvasu integrated into the upper border, intricate floral patterns throughout."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["dundubhi drums","conch shell","temple bells","water sprinkling","crowd murmur fading into silence"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: नामा+अन्यत्/अन्यच्च → नामान्यच्च (नामानि च); चन्दन+उदक+दुन्दुभिः → चन्दनोदकदुन्दुभिः; अस्य+आसीत् → अस्यासीद्; अभिजित्+पुत्रः → अभिजित्पुत्रः; ततो+जातः → ततो जातः (ततः जातः)
FAQs
It briefly describes ceremonial proclamation of a figure’s names and then records a genealogical succession: Abhijit as son, and Punarvasu as grandson.
They function as markers of auspicious public honor—ritual celebration and consecratory elements associated with praise, enthronement, or formal acclaim.
It underscores the Purāṇic emphasis on continuity—how fame, duty, and legacy are preserved through both public virtue (honor/recognition) and responsible lineage.