Shloka 29

Brahmā’s Discourse to Mohinī

Harivāsara, Desire, and the Satya-Test of Rukmāṅgada

Devanagari script

एवं विचार्य बहुधा विरिंचिर्ज्ञानचक्षुषा । धैर्यं कृत्वा च नारीं तामुवाच गजगामिनीम् ॥ २९ ॥

Transliteration

evaṃ vicārya bahudhā viriṃcirjñānacakṣuṣā | dhairyaṃ kṛtvā ca nārīṃ tāmuvāca gajagāminīm || 29 ||

Translation

ଏପରି ଜ୍ଞାନଚକ୍ଷୁରେ ବହୁପ୍ରକାର ଭାବି, ବିରିଞ୍ଚି (ବ୍ରହ୍ମା) ଧୈର୍ଯ୍ୟ ଧରି ସେଇ ଗଜଗାମିନୀ ନାରୀଙ୍କୁ କହିଲେ।

Word by Word

• एवम्: thus
• एवम्: Kriyā-viśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: एवम् (अव्यय)
• Form: प्रकारवाचक-अव्यय (thus)

• विचार्य: having reflected
• विचार्य: Pūrvakāla-kriyā (पूर्वकालक्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: वि + चर् (धातु)
• Form: क्त्वान्त (absolutive/gerund), अव्ययभाव; पूर्वक्रिया

• बहुधा: in many ways
• बहुधा: Kriyā-viśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: बहुधा (अव्यय)
• Form: प्रकारवाचक-अव्यय (in many ways)

• विरिञ्चिः: Viriñci (Brahmā)
• विरिञ्चिः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विरिञ्चि (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन

• ज्ञान-चक्षुषा: with the eye of knowledge
• ज्ञान-चक्षुषा: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: ज्ञान (प्रातिपदिक) + चक्षुस् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (करण/Instrumental), एकवचन; समासः षष्ठी-तत्पुरुषः (ज्ञानस्य चक्षुः)

• धैर्यम्: steadfastness/courage
• धैर्यम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: धैर्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (कर्म/Accusative), एकवचन

• कृत्वा: having assumed/done
• कृत्वा: Pūrvakāla-kriyā (पूर्वकालक्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: कृ (धातु)
• Form: क्त्वान्त (absolutive/gerund), अव्ययभाव; पूर्वक्रिया

• च: and
• च: Samuccaya (समुच्चय)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयार्थक-अव्यय (conjunction)

• नारीम्: the woman
• नारीम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: नारी (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (कर्म/Accusative), एकवचन

• ताम्: that (her)
• ताम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; निर्देश-सर्वनाम

• उवाच: said/spoke
• उवाच: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: वच् (धातु)
• Form: लिट् (Perfect), प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; परस्मैपदम्

• गज-गामिनीम्: (to her) who walks like an elephant
• गज-गामिनीम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: गज (प्रातिपदिक) + गामिनी (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; समासः कर्मधारयः (गज इव गामिनी)

Speaker

Narrator (Suta-style narration of the episode); the verse reports Brahmā (Viriñci) speaking next

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Rasa: {"primary_rasa":"shanta","secondary_rasa":"adbhuta","emotional_journey":"From reflective discernment (‘with the eye of knowledge’) the mood shifts to poised anticipation as Brahmā prepares to address the enchanting woman."}

Characters & Entities

• Virinchi (Brahma)

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

It highlights the ideal of acting only after deep reflection guided by jñāna (clear insight) and then speaking with dhairya (steadiness), a hallmark of dharmic conduct in Purāṇic narratives.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

Indirectly, it supports bhakti by modeling disciplined inner clarity—reflection and self-control—which Purāṇas treat as supportive virtues for steady devotion and right response in sacred dialogue.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

No specific Vedāṅga (like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa) is taught here; the verse instead emphasizes sāttvic decision-making—deliberation (vicāra) and composed speech—often valued in śāstra-based learning and instruction.