Shloka 73
Hymn of Victory: Varāha, the Slaying of Hiraṇyākṣa, and the Praise of Viṣṇu
शेषाश्च विविशुर्दैत्यास्तमनु प्रीतिसंयुताः । ततो विष्णुर्महातेजा ज्ञात्वा दैत्यबलं महत्
śeṣāśca viviśurdaityāstamanu prītisaṃyutāḥ | tato viṣṇurmahātejā jñātvā daityabalaṃ mahat
Para Dānava yang tinggal, penuh kegembiraan, turut masuk mengikutinya. Lalu Viṣṇu yang bercahaya agung, setelah mengetahui besarnya kekuatan para daitya itu, (bersiap untuk bertindak).
Narrator (contextual Purāṇic narration; specific dialogue pair not explicit in this single verse)
Concept: When adharma celebrates prematurely, the Lord’s clear-sighted awareness and radiant resolve initiate restoration.
Application: Do not be shaken by others’ temporary ‘victory’; assess reality calmly, then act with clarity and faith.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The Dānavas descend into Rasātala in jubilant procession, their torches flickering against serpent-carved caverns. Above and beyond, Viṣṇu stands radiant and composed, eyes steady as he comprehends their amassed strength—an instant of luminous strategy before the saving descent.","primary_figures":["Viṣṇu (Hari)","Hiraṇyākṣa","Dānavas (attendants)","optional: Bhū-devī in the depths"],"setting":"Split-scene: underworld caverns of Rasātala below with celebrating demons; upper plane with Viṣṇu’s radiant presence poised to intervene.","lighting_mood":"contrast of underworld torchlight and serene divine radiance","color_palette":["lamp-flame amber","deep indigo","emerald green","radiant gold","stone gray"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: two-tier composition—lower Rasātala with demons in celebratory movement, upper Viṣṇu enthroned/standing with halo; lavish gold leaf for Viṣṇu’s aura and ornaments, rich reds/greens for demon attire, gem-studded jewelry, ornate borders with lotus and nāga motifs, traditional South Indian iconographic clarity.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: elegant narrative split—cool cavern tones below with tiny torch flames, serene Viṣṇu above in soft golden aura; delicate brushwork, refined faces, lyrical clouds separating realms, subtle emotional contrast between revelry and calm resolve.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines; Rasātala rendered as patterned cavern bands with nāga motifs; Viṣṇu in bright yellow-gold aura with green/blue garments; temple-wall storytelling with strong color blocks and ornamental borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Viṣṇu as central radiant figure framed by lotus garlands; below, stylized underworld procession with rhythmic patterns; deep blues and gold, intricate floral borders, auspicious motifs emphasizing the Lord’s protective presence even over nether realms."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["distant conch","temple bells (faint)","underworld torch crackle","low drone","footsteps echoing in caverns"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: शेषाः+च→शेषाश्च; विविशुः+दैत्याः→विविशुर्दैत्याः; दैत्याः+तम्→दैत्यास्तम्; विष्णुः+महातेजाः→विष्णुर्महातेजाः
FAQs
It states that the remaining Daityas follow and enter after a leader, and that Viṣṇu perceives the great strength of the demon forces—setting up the next action in the narrative.
It highlights Viṣṇu as the vigilant preserver who recognizes adharma-backed power (demonic force) and responds to restore balance.
It suggests discernment before action: understanding the true scale of a challenge (here, the demon strength) precedes a righteous and effective response.