Shloka 90
The Birth of Tāraka and the Prelude to the Deva–Asura War
Topic-based Title
भवंतो यज्ञभोक्तारो दिव्यात्मानो हि सान्वयाः । स्वे महिम्नि स्थिता नित्यं जगतः पालने रताः
bhavaṃto yajñabhoktāro divyātmāno hi sānvayāḥ | sve mahimni sthitā nityaṃ jagataḥ pālane ratāḥ
Kalianlah para penikmat persembahan yajña—berjiwa ilahi, dengan susur galur yang sewajarnya. Teguh selama-lamanya dalam kemuliaan sendiri, kalian sentiasa tekun melindungi serta memelihara alam semesta.
Unspecified (context-dependent; likely a reverential address to devas/guardians associated with yajña)
Concept: Divine powers are sustained by yajña and are obligated to protect the world; majesty is validated through service (pālana), not mere status.
Application: Treat your abilities and social roles as stewardship; let ‘privilege’ translate into protection, reliability, and ethical responsibility.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A serene tableau of devas standing in their own splendor, each bearing an emblem of their cosmic function—rain, wind, fire, sun—while a luminous yajña-fire rises at the center like a pillar connecting worlds. Below, the earth appears as a small blue-green sphere, subtly protected by the devas’ vigilant yet calm presence.","primary_figures":["Indra","Agni","Vāyu","Sūrya","Other devas as yajña-bhoktāraḥ"],"setting":"Celestial terrace overlooking the three worlds; central sacrificial fire with offerings and ladles rendered as divine symbols","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["sunrise gold","saffron","sky cyan","leaf green","pearl white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: devas in iconic poses around a central yajña-kuṇḍa with stylized flames; gold leaf flames and halos, embossed ornaments, rich reds/greens; the earth shown below within a lotus medallion; ornate borders with conch, chakra, and lotus motifs hinting Viṣṇu as yajña-puruṣa.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: gentle dawn over a cloud-terrace; devas with delicate features and soft garments encircle a small yajña-fire; subtle depiction of earth below; cool airy palette with warm gold accents, lyrical naturalism.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: symmetrical ring of devas around a bold stylized flame; thick black outlines, natural pigments (yellow/red/green), temple-wall aesthetic; decorative bands featuring lotus and sacrificial implements.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central lotus-fire mandala; devas as petal-figures; intricate floral borders, deep blue background with gold and saffron highlights; additional motifs of rain clouds and sun rays indicating world-protection."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["crackling sacred fire","soft mantra hum","gentle bells","silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यज्ञभोक्तारो → यज्ञ-भोक्तारः; दिव्यात्मानो → दिव्य-आत्मानः; सान्वयाः → स-अन्वयाः.
FAQs
The term generally points to divine beings (devas) who receive sacrificial offerings through the yajña system, functioning as cosmic administrators within dharma and ṛta (order).
It highlights that these divine beings remain established in their own ordained glory/power, acting continuously according to their cosmic role rather than temporarily or randomly.
It frames yajña and cosmic duty as interconnected: rightful recipients uphold world-order, implying that disciplined, dharmic action (including worship and offering) supports harmony and protection of the world.