Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 14
Narada Consoles King Āyu: Prophecy of the Son’s Return and Future Sovereignty
भविष्यति न संदेहः प्रतिभात्येनमेव हि । इत्येवं चिंतयित्वा तु ननाम द्विजपुंगवम्
bhaviṣyati na saṃdehaḥ pratibhātyenameva hi | ityevaṃ ciṃtayitvā tu nanāma dvijapuṃgavam
“ਇਹ ਹੋਵੇਗਾ—ਕੋਈ ਸੰਦੇਹ ਨਹੀਂ; ਮੈਨੂੰ ਤਾਂ ਇਹੋ ਜਿਹਾ ਹੀ ਪ੍ਰਤੀਤ ਹੁੰਦਾ ਹੈ।” ਇਉਂ ਸੋਚ ਕੇ ਉਸ ਨੇ ਦਵਿਜ-ਸ਼੍ਰੇਸ਼ਠ, ਉਤਕ੍ਰਿਸ਼ਟ ਬ੍ਰਾਹਮਣ ਨੂੰ ਨਮਸਕਾਰ ਕੀਤਾ।
Narrator (context not provided to identify a named speaker with certainty)
Concept: Faith in truthful counsel culminates in humility; bowing to the dharmic teacher seals the resolve and invites auspicious fruition.
Application: When conviction arises about a righteous course, express gratitude and respect to mentors; humility stabilizes resolve and prevents egoic distortion.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A noble figure, having reached firm certainty, steps forward and bows deeply at the feet of an eminent brāhmaṇa-sage seated on a kusa-grass mat. The sage’s calm gaze and raised blessing-hand convey assurance, while ritual items—water pot, rosary, and a small lamp—frame the sanctity of the moment.","primary_figures":["eminent brāhmaṇa-sage (dvija-puṅgava)","devotee/kingly figure bowing","attendants or disciples"],"setting":"hermitage veranda or palace audience space adapted for a sage’s seat, kusa mat, kamandalu, japa-mālā","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["earth brown","sage green","ochre","cream","copper"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: devotee prostrating before a seated brāhmaṇa-sage, gold leaf used for the sage’s aura and ritual lamp, rich textile borders, detailed kamandalu and rosary, ornate yet devotional composition with embossed relief on ornaments and sacred objects.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: quiet hermitage scene with soft shadows through leaves, the bowing figure rendered with refined posture, sage with gentle blessing gesture, delicate detailing of kusa mat and water pot, cool natural palette and lyrical stillness.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, sage seated frontally with stylized eyes, devotee in deep bow, ritual objects simplified into iconic forms, warm pigments and floral border framing the act of namaskāra.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central act of reverence framed by lotus creepers and ornamental borders, deep blue or maroon ground with gold highlights, small shrine motifs (conch, lotus) around the sage, peacocks at corners symbolizing auspiciousness."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["rustling leaves","soft bell at namaskāra moment","low tanpura","brief silence after ‘nnamā’ cadence"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: प्रतिभात्येनमेव = प्रतिभाति + एनम् + एव; इत्येवं = इति + एवम्
FAQs
Dvijapuṅgava means “the foremost among the twice-born,” typically an eminent brāhmaṇa—one worthy of honor for learning, conduct, and spiritual authority.
The verse models humility and respect toward spiritual elders: after arriving at firm conviction, the person expresses reverence by bowing to the learned brāhmaṇa.
Indirectly: while it is not a devotional hymn, it emphasizes śraddhā (confidence) and respectful conduct toward religious authority, both of which support devotional and dharmic life.