Shloka 114
The Greatness of Puṣkara: Tripuṣkara Pilgrimage, Sacred Geography, and the Doctrine of Self-Restraint
अपरे च भयोद्विग्ना भयात्प्राणान्समत्यजन् । केचित्तत्र महेष्वासाः शूराः परमदर्पिताः
apare ca bhayodvignā bhayātprāṇānsamatyajan | kecittatra maheṣvāsāḥ śūrāḥ paramadarpitāḥ
ଅନ୍ୟ କେତେକ ଭୟରେ ଉଦ୍ବିଗ୍ନ ହୋଇ, ଭୟରୁ ନିଜ ପ୍ରାଣ ତ୍ୟାଗ କଲେ। ତଥାପି ସେଠାରେ କେତେକ ମହାଧନୁର୍ଧର ଶୂର—ଅତ୍ୟନ୍ତ ଦର୍ପିତ ଓ ପରାକ୍ରମୀ ଥିଲେ।
Narrator (contextual speaker not specified in the provided excerpt)
Concept: Even amid terror and death, some stand with heroic resolve; courage is dharma’s instrument, though pride (darpa) must be tempered by righteousness.
Application: Cultivate bravery with humility: defend what is right, but avoid ego-driven aggression; anchor strength in service (seva).
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In a landscape of fleeing crowds, a small band of towering archers plants their feet like pillars, bows drawn to full arc. Their faces blaze with resolve, yet a hint of pride glitters in their eyes; behind them, the vulnerable gather, finding a momentary shelter in the heroes’ stance.","primary_figures":["mahā-īṣvāsa archers (heroes)","frightened civilians","dvijas seeking protection"],"setting":"open clearing near forest and rocky ground; scattered remnants of flight—bundles, manuscripts, waterpots","lighting_mood":"divine radiance breaking through storm clouds","color_palette":["steel blue","sunburst gold","earth umber","scarlet","forest green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: heroic archers in the foreground with massive bows, ornate crowns/armlets, and gold leaf highlighting bow-curves and arrowheads; behind them, frightened people cluster; storm clouds part to reveal a golden shaft of light; rich reds and greens with gem-like detailing; composition centered on the archers’ dharmic ‘shield’ posture.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined heroic tableau—archers with elegant profiles and long bows stand on a ridge; soft golden light pierces gray clouds; delicate depiction of trembling civilians behind; cool blues and greens balanced with warm saffron highlights; lyrical landscape with distant hills.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold-outlined heroes with large expressive eyes and stylized bows; dynamic stance and rhythmic repetition of arrows; background shows fleeing figures in simplified bands; dominant reds/yellows/greens with a bright golden aura breaking through dark blue clouds; temple-wall narrative energy.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central heroic group framed by ornate floral borders; stylized bows form a symmetrical arch; lotus motifs and gold detailing; deep blue background with a radiant golden circle behind the archers, turning valor into a devotional emblem; peacocks perched calmly near the protected group to symbolize restored auspiciousness."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhopali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["bowstring twang","conch shell","drum cadence","wind lifting dust","crowd murmurs"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: भयात्प्राणान्समत्यजन् → भयात् + प्राणान् + समत्यजन्; केचित्तत्र → केचित् + तत्र.
FAQs
It contrasts those who panic and perish from fear with those who remain bold—mighty archers and proud warriors—standing their ground.
Yes: it underscores how fear can destroy resolve and even life, while courage (though sometimes mixed with pride) enables steadfast action in crisis.
Even within creation-focused sections, the Padma Purana often uses dramatic narrative episodes to illustrate human dispositions—fear, pride, and heroism—within cosmic or legendary events.