Shloka 128
Brahmā’s Puṣkara Sacrifice: Kokāmukha Tīrtha, Varāha’s Aid, and the Arrival of Gāyatrī
एवमुक्तस्तदा ब्रह्मा किंचित्कोपसमन्वितः । पत्नीं चान्यां मदर्थे वै शीघ्रं शक्र इहानय
evamuktastadā brahmā kiṃcitkopasamanvitaḥ | patnīṃ cānyāṃ madarthe vai śīghraṃ śakra ihānaya
Apabila diperkatakan demikian, Brahmā—dengan sedikit murka—berkata: “Wahai Śakra, segeralah bawa ke sini seorang isteri yang lain demi diriku.”
Brahmā
Concept: When ritual order is threatened, authority may act decisively—yet the Purāṇic narrative also critiques anger as a destabilizing force in sacred contexts.
Application: Guard against anger-driven decisions, especially in family/ritual matters; urgency should not eclipse compassion and consent.
Primary Rasa: raudra
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Brahmā, brows tightened and posture rigid, turns from the altar with a flash of displeasure, issuing a sharp command to Śakra (Indra). Indra stands ready, thunderbolt lowered in deference, while priests and attendants freeze mid-ritual as the firelight flickers across anxious faces.","primary_figures":["Brahmā","Śakra (Indra)","ṛtviks (priests)","attendants"],"setting":"Celestial yajña hall with blazing altar, hanging garlands, ritual vessels, and a tense semicircle of onlookers.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["flame orange","ash gray","royal blue","antique gold","deep maroon"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Brahmā with intense expression, gold-leaf aura, commanding gesture; Indra in regal blue with vajra, head bowed; altar flames rendered with thick gold highlights; rich maroons and greens, embossed gold borders, jewel-like ornamentation emphasizing authority and tension.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Subtle but clear anger in Brahmā’s eyes; Indra attentive, slightly recoiling; delicate smoke and firelight; refined architecture with soft gradients, cool blues contrasted with warm fire tones, expressive yet restrained faces.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Dramatic stance of Brahmā with bold outlines; Indra stylized with vajra; altar as a central icon with rhythmic flames; saturated reds/yellows/greens, temple-wall composition conveying ritual drama.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Central altar with ornate floral borders; Brahmā and Indra symmetrically placed, but Brahmā’s commanding mudrā breaks calm; deep indigo background with gold motifs, lotus medallions framing the scene, intricate textile detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"fast-dramatic","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["sudden bell strike","fire roar","hushed gasps","distant thunder","conch shell"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: evamuktastadā → evam + uktaḥ + tadā; kiṃcitkopasamanvitaḥ → kiṃcit + kopa-samanvitaḥ; cānyām → ca + anyām; madarthe → mad-arthe; ihānaya → iha + ānaya.
FAQs
Brahmā, provoked and mildly angered, issues a direct command to Śakra (Indra) to bring another wife, indicating a moment of tension and authority within the deva hierarchy.
No. This śloka is primarily a dialogue/action command and does not describe tīrthas, locations, or pilgrimage merit.
It highlights how even exalted beings can be influenced by anger, and how such emotion can drive impulsive commands—serving as a cautionary note about krodha (anger) and discernment.