Shloka 177
Puṣkara Sacrifice: Gāyatrī’s Marriage, Sāvitrī’s Wrath, Rudra’s Test, and the Tīrtha-Māhātmya
रुदमाना तु सा दृष्टा विष्णुना च प्रसादिता । मा रोदीस्त्वं विशालाक्षि एह्यागच्छ सदा शुभे
rudamānā tu sā dṛṣṭā viṣṇunā ca prasāditā | mā rodīstvaṃ viśālākṣi ehyāgaccha sadā śubhe
ତାଙ୍କୁ କାନ୍ଦୁଥିବା ଦେଖି ବିଷ୍ଣୁ କୃପାକରି ସାନ୍ତ୍ୱନା ଦେଇ କହିଲେ—“କାନ୍ଦନି, ହେ ବିଶାଳାକ୍ଷି; ଆ, ନିକଟକୁ ଆ, ହେ ସଦା ଶୁଭେ।”
Viṣṇu
Concept: Viṣṇu’s prasāda meets the devotee in grief; surrender transforms lament into auspicious approach.
Application: When overwhelmed, turn toward the divine rather than isolating; accept consolation, take the next step (‘come, approach’) instead of remaining in despair.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Viṣṇu, sapphire-hued and radiant, gently lifts the weeping lady’s chin with a compassionate gesture, his palm open in reassurance. Her tears catch the divine light like pearls as the atmosphere shifts from heavy shadow to calm, auspicious glow.","primary_figures":["Viṣṇu","Weeping wide-eyed lady (likely Gaurī/Brahmāṇī contextually)","Celestial attendants (optional)"],"setting":"A serene celestial garden corridor with blooming lotuses and a faintly visible deva-sabhā in the distance.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance softening into calm dawn","color_palette":["sapphire blue","lotus pink","warm gold","pearl white","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viṣṇu in traditional South Indian iconography with gold-leaf halo, conch and discus subtly present; he consoles a tearful wide-eyed देवी with ornate jewelry; rich reds and greens, embossed gold floral borders, gem-studded ornaments, a gentle hand gesture of reassurance, luminous aura transitioning from dark to bright.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate two-figure composition—Viṣṇu leaning slightly forward with tender expression, the lady seated with tears; delicate brushwork, soft dawn sky, lotus garden, refined facial features, subtle emotional realism, cool-to-warm gradient symbolizing consolation.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, Viṣṇu with characteristic large eyes and elaborate crown, hand raised in blessing; the lady’s tears stylized as white droplets; natural pigments with red/yellow/green dominance, temple-wall aesthetic, ornamental borders with lotus motifs.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Viṣṇu-centered scene framed by intricate lotus borders; peacocks and cows at the periphery in subdued poses; deep blues and gold, floral patterns swirling into a bright aureole around the consoling gesture, emphasizing grace and auspiciousness."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","tanpura drone","gentle conch (very soft)","garden birds"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: rodīḥ + tvam -> rodīstvam (Visarga to 's'); ehi + āgaccha -> ehyāgaccha (Yan Sandhi).
FAQs
It highlights Viṣṇu’s compassionate reassurance—he sees suffering (tears) and responds with grace, inviting the distressed person to come without fear.
Even within creation-focused narration, the verse emphasizes Viṣṇu’s personal care and accessibility, a hallmark of Vaiṣṇava devotion where God consoles and guides the devotee.
A model of gentle speech and empathy: rather than blame or indifference, one should calm the grieving, speak reassuringly, and invite them toward safety and support.