Shloka 60
Brahmā’s Puṣkara Sacrifice: Ṛtvij System, Sāvitrī’s Reconciliation, Tīrtha-Catalogue, Śrāddha & Initiation Rites, and Vrata Fruits
बृहदाग्रहणे देवि प्रणयाद्गंतुमर्हसि । लक्ष्मीश्चैषा पार्वती च स्थिता देवि तवाग्रतः
bṛhadāgrahaṇe devi praṇayādgaṃtumarhasi | lakṣmīścaiṣā pārvatī ca sthitā devi tavāgrataḥ
Wahai Dewi, kerana kasih sayang, hendaklah engkau berkenan pergi menuju pelukan agung itu. Dan lihatlah, wahai Devi, di hadapanmu berdiri juga Lakṣmī dan Pārvatī.
Unclear from the single verse (context needed to identify the narrator/dialogue pair precisely).
Concept: Affection (praṇaya) can be a legitimate force for restoring harmony; consent and goodwill are framed as auspicious.
Application: When repairing relationships, invite rather than coerce; let trusted well-wishers stand as witnesses to safety and goodwill.
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A Devī stands poised, her expression softening as she is invited—out of love—to accept a ‘great embrace’ that symbolizes reconciliation. Before her, Lakṣmī and Pārvatī stand as radiant witnesses, their presence assuring auspiciousness and sisterly solidarity.","primary_figures":["the addressed Devī","Lakṣmī","Pārvatī (Gaurī)","a persuading speaker (off-frame or partially shown)"],"setting":"A lotus-strewn celestial terrace with carved balustrades, incense drifting, and a distant mandapa where reunion awaits.","lighting_mood":"moonlit","color_palette":["silver white","lotus pink","champagne gold","deep indigo","jade green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: foreground Devī with elaborate crown and layered necklaces, hesitating at the threshold; Lakṣmī holding a lotus and Pārvatī with gentle smile standing before her; gold leaf halos and architectural frames, rich crimson and emerald textiles, embossed ornamentation.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate terrace scene under a pale moon; Lakṣmī and Pārvatī rendered with refined facial features and delicate textiles; the Devī’s posture conveys inner change; cool indigo sky, soft floral detailing, lyrical composition.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized lotus terrace; Lakṣmī and Pārvatī symmetrically placed; the Devī central with expressive eyes; warm reds/yellows/greens with controlled ornamentation and temple-wall gravitas.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate lotus borders and hanging garlands; Lakṣmī and Pārvatī as auspicious attendants; the Devī stepping forward; peacocks and floral arabesques, deep blue ground with gold highlights and devotional stillness."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"emotional","sound_elements":["soft mridangam pulse","tanpura drone","whispering wind","distant conch"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: प्रणयाद्गंतुमर्हसि = प्रणयात् + गन्तुम् + अर्हसि (त् + ग → द्ग); लक्ष्मीश्चैषा = लक्ष्मीः + च + एषा (विसर्ग-लोप, च + ए → चै); तवाग्रतः = तव + अग्रतः.
FAQs
The verse addresses a 'Devi' (Goddess), but the exact identity is not determinable from this single shloka alone; the surrounding narrative in Adhyaya 34 is needed to confirm which Goddess is meant.
Literally it means “in/unto the great seizing,” which in devotional-poetic contexts can imply a strong grasp or embrace; the verse frames it as something to be accepted “out of affection” (praṇayāt).
By mentioning Lakṣmī and Pārvatī together, the verse evokes the presence of major divine consorts and the devotional atmosphere of divine assembly, emphasizing reverence, relationship (praṇaya), and auspicious presence.