Shloka 19
Merit of Causeways and Crossings, Temple Construction Rewards, and the Rudrākṣa Mahātmya
पुनरत्र समागम्य संगंता चापुनर्भवम् । ततः कृतांजलिर्देवमुवाच दुःखपीडितः
punaratra samāgamya saṃgaṃtā cāpunarbhavam | tataḥ kṛtāṃjalirdevamuvāca duḥkhapīḍitaḥ
Kemudian dia kembali ke sini, dan setelah memperoleh pergaulan yang menuntun kepada apunarbhava (bebas daripada kelahiran semula), dia—dihimpit dukacita—menangkupkan tangan lalu berkata kepada Tuhan.
Unspecified devotee/supplicant (narrative voice indicates a suffering person addressing a deity)
Concept: Satsaṅga and surrender to the Lord can lead toward apunarbhava; sorrow becomes the catalyst for turning to God.
Application: When distressed, convert suffering into prayer and seek elevating company (satsaṅga); cultivate habits that orient the mind toward liberation rather than repetition.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: temple
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A weary traveler, marked by past suffering, returns to a sanctified space and folds his hands before the radiant Lord. The air feels still and purifying, as if the very act of joining palms opens a path beyond rebirth; faint lotus motifs suggest inner awakening.","primary_figures":["the supplicant devotee","Vishnu (as Deva/Nātha)","optional: Lakshmi as compassionate presence"],"setting":"Temple inner sanctum or a sacred grove-shrine with a simple altar; incense smoke and garlands frame the deity.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["deep sapphire blue","lamp-gold","lotus pink","sandalwood beige","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Vishnu in traditional iconography with gold leaf halo, the supplicant kneeling with añjali-mudrā, ornate arch (prabhāvali), rich reds and greens, gem-like highlights on ornaments, oil-lamp glow reflected in gold detailing; subtle lotus patterns indicating apunarbhava aspiration.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate shrine scene with delicate facial expressions, soft lamplight, cool blues and warm gold accents, the devotee’s sorrowful humility emphasized; refined architectural lines and floral garlands, gentle spiritual atmosphere.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, Vishnu with large expressive eyes, symmetrical lamp stands, warm red/yellow/green pigments, the devotee in añjali at the lower register, stylized lotus medallions and temple-wall aesthetic.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central Vishnu figure framed by lotus and floral borders, devotee at the bottom in prayer, intricate patterns and garlands, deep blues and gold, textile richness suggesting devotional intimacy and liberation theme."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"emotional","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","low humming of mantra","incense crackle","deep silence between lines"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: kṛtāṃjalirdevamuvāca = kṛta-añjaliḥ + devam + uvāca; cāpunarbhavam = ca + apunarbhavam.
FAQs
It highlights “saṅga/saṅgati” (uplifting association or meeting with the sacred) as connected with apunarbhava—freedom from repeated birth.
Through the gesture of kṛtāñjali—joining the palms—followed by directly addressing the Lord in speech, a classic marker of reverent supplication.
Even when distressed, one should approach the divine with humility and seek elevating company or sacred contact, which is portrayed as transformative toward liberation.