Shloka 10
Māhātmya of the Kāverī–Narmadā Confluence (Patreśvara Tīrtha): Sin-Removal and Merit
सोऽपि लब्धवरो यक्षः शीघ्रं यक्षकुलं गतः । पूजितः सर्वयक्षेंद्रैरभिषिक्तस्तु पार्थिवः
so'pi labdhavaro yakṣaḥ śīghraṃ yakṣakulaṃ gataḥ | pūjitaḥ sarvayakṣeṃdrairabhiṣiktastu pārthivaḥ
Yakṣa itu juga, setelah memperoleh anugerah, segera pergi kepada kaum Yakṣa. Ia dimuliakan oleh semua ketua Yakṣa dan ditabalkan dengan upacara abhiṣeka sebagaimana seorang raja.
Narrator (context not specified in the provided excerpt; traditionally within Pulastya–Bhīṣma dialogue in Padma Purāṇa)
Concept: A boon becomes meaningful when integrated into communal recognition and righteous governance.
Application: When entrusted with authority, accept it through proper rites, accountability, and respect for elders/peers.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Kubera returns to the Yakṣa assembly where powerful Yakṣa lords raise conch and drums; sacred waters are poured over his crowned head in a formal abhiṣeka. The scene balances opulence—treasure heaps, jeweled parasols—with ritual sobriety, as elders bless the new overlord.","primary_figures":["Kubera","Yakṣa lords","ritual priests/attendants"],"setting":"Yakṣa palace court with treasure vaults, carved pillars, ceremonial fire altar, and a central coronation platform.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["burnished gold","deep maroon","jade green","lapis lazuli","ivory"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: coronation of Kubera with abhiṣeka waters, heavy gold leaf on crowns and jewelry, rich red-green textiles, embossed throne platform, symmetrical attendants holding flywhisks and parasols, ornate border with lotus and coin motifs.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined coronation scene with delicate faces, soft architectural lines, cool blues and greens offset by gold accents, ritual vessels detailed, lyrical composition with gentle movement of attendants.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, flat decorative palace backdrop, Kubera centered with large expressive eyes, attendants in rhythmic poses, strong red/yellow/green palette, patterned frame like temple wall art.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ceremonial abhiṣeka framed by intricate floral borders, stylized conches and lotuses, deep blue ground with gold highlights, symmetrical attendants and auspicious motifs (kalasha, coins, garlands)."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","mridanga drums","temple bells","chanting of blessing mantras"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: so'pi → saḥ api; labdhavaro → labdha-varaḥ; sarvayakṣeṃdraiḥ → sarva-yakṣa-indraiḥ; abhiṣiktastu → abhiṣiktaḥ tu.
FAQs
It describes a Yakṣa who, after receiving a boon, returns to the Yakṣa community, where a king (pārthiva) is honoured by Yakṣa chiefs and ceremonially consecrated (abhiṣeka).
Abhiṣeka indicates formal anointing/consecration—ritual installation that publicly legitimizes authority, often marking the recognized beginning (or confirmation) of a ruler’s reign.
The verse highlights legitimacy through communal recognition: authority is affirmed not merely by power, but by honour, ritual, and acceptance by the leading figures of one’s community.