Shloka 83
किमर्थं स्तुतवानित्थं संक्षेपाद् ब्रूहि तन्मम ॥ ८३ ॥
kimarthaṃ stutavānitthaṃ saṃkṣepād brūhi tanmama || 83 ||
ତୁମେ ଏପରି ଭାବେ କେଉଁ ଉଦ୍ଦେଶ୍ୟରେ ସ୍ତୁତି କଲ? ସେଥି ମୋତେ ସଂକ୍ଷେପରେ କୁହ।
A questioning sage (dialogue partner asking the reason for the hymn of praise)
Vrata: none
Rasa: {"primary_rasa":"shanta","secondary_rasa":"bhakti","emotional_journey":"A calm, focused request for clarification—devotional curiosity seeking a concise purpose behind the act of praise."}
FAQs
It emphasizes the Purāṇic method of inquiry: a sincere question seeks the inner purpose (kimartham) behind devotional praise, so the teaching can be grasped as a clear principle rather than mere recitation.
By asking why the stuti was performed, the verse points to bhakti as intentional and goal-oriented—praise is meant to awaken remembrance, reverence, and surrender, not simply to beautify speech.
The stress on saṁkṣepa (concise explanation) reflects disciplined expression aligned with Vyākaraṇa and Nirukta-style clarity—communicating meaning precisely so the listener can apply the teaching in practice.