Shloka 63
Brahmā’s Puṣkara Sacrifice: Ṛtvij System, Sāvitrī’s Reconciliation, Tīrtha-Catalogue, Śrāddha & Initiation Rites, and Vrata Fruits
लक्ष्मीश्च ते करे लग्ना दक्षिणे च मया धृता । एह्यागच्छ महाभागे यत्र तिष्ठति ते पतिः
lakṣmīśca te kare lagnā dakṣiṇe ca mayā dhṛtā | ehyāgaccha mahābhāge yatra tiṣṭhati te patiḥ
Lakṣmī melekat pada tanganmu, dan aku memegang tangan kananmu. Marilah, wahai yang sangat berbahagia—kita pergi ke tempat suamimu sedang berdiri.
Unspecified (context-dependent narrator/speaker within the Adhyaya)
Concept: Auspicious union and right-handed (dakṣiṇa) ritual propriety lead one toward the Lord; divine relationships are ordered, not chaotic.
Application: Treat commitments as sacred: keep vows, act with gentleness, and orient relationships toward shared dharma and devotion.
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A divine bridal moment: a radiant goddess is gently led by the right hand, Lakṣmī’s presence shimmering like a living garland around her wrist. Ahead, the path opens toward the place where her Lord stands, as if the cosmos itself is a wedding aisle.","primary_figures":["Lakṣmī","the bride-like Goddess (contextual)","Viṣṇu (as the husband figure, implied)"],"setting":"Celestial corridor leading to a divine assembly, with lotus-strewn ground and faint mandāra blossoms drifting in the air.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["lotus pink","saffron gold","pearl white","emerald green","deep sapphire"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a bridal goddess being led by the right hand, Lakṣmī as a luminous presence at the wrist like a living ornament; distant Viṣṇu standing in blessing posture; heavy gold leaf halos, rich crimson and emerald textiles, gem-studded jewelry, lotus borders, traditional South Indian iconography.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: tender hand-holding scene on a flower-strewn celestial terrace; delicate facial expressions, soft pastel lotus pinks and cool blues; distant Viṣṇu framed by arches; lyrical naturalism with fine linework and airy negative space.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlined figures with large expressive eyes; the goddess guided by the right hand, Lakṣmī-symbols on the wrist; warm red-yellow-green palette, stylized lotus floor, temple-wall aesthetic radiance around Viṣṇu in the background.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: processional path of lotuses leading to Viṣṇu; ornate floral borders, gold detailing; the goddess centered with flowing veil, Lakṣmī motifs as lotus clusters; deep indigo background with intricate white patterns."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","conch shell (distant)","gentle drone (tanpura)","flower petals falling (soft rustle)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: लक्ष्मीश्च = लक्ष्मीः + च; एह्यागच्छ = एहि + आगच्छ.
FAQs
It suggests auspiciousness and divine favor accompanying the person—Lakṣmī signifies prosperity, good fortune, and благополучие (śrī), especially in contexts like union, duty, or sacred transition.
It uses direct address and imperative verbs (“come”, “proceed”), typical of Purāṇic dialogue-driven storytelling where a guide or companion leads a blessed figure toward a key meeting or event.
The verse highlights guidance toward rightful relationship and duty—moving toward one’s spouse/partner as a locus of dharma—while framing the journey under auspicious, divinely supported conditions (Lakṣmī).