Shloka 14058
Brahmā’s Lotus-Birth, Puṣkara-Creation Imagery, Madhu–Kaiṭabha, and Early Genealogies
ब्रह्मणा स तथोक्तस्तौ प्राह भूप समुत्थितः । शुश्रूषुरस्मि युवयोः किं करोमि कृतांजलि
brahmaṇā sa tathoktastau prāha bhūpa samutthitaḥ | śuśrūṣurasmi yuvayoḥ kiṃ karomi kṛtāṃjali
ਬ੍ਰਹਮਾ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਇਉਂ ਆਖਿਆ ਸੁਣ ਕੇ ਰਾਜਾ ਉੱਠ ਖੜ੍ਹਾ ਹੋਇਆ ਤੇ ਬੋਲਾ: “ਮੈਂ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਦੋਵਾਂ ਦੀ ਸੇਵਾ ਕਰਨ ਨੂੰ ਉਤਸੁਕ ਹਾਂ; ਹੱਥ ਜੋੜ ਕੇ ਦੱਸੋ, ਮੈਂ ਕੀ ਕਰਾਂ?”
The king (bhūpa)
Concept: Śuśrūṣā (eager service) and humility before the divine and the wise are themselves dharma and the gateway to higher knowledge.
Application: When receiving guidance—spiritual or ethical—adopt a posture of service: listen, ask ‘what can I do?’, and act without ego.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A king rises from his throne, palms joined, head slightly bowed, his royal ornaments subdued by humility. Before him stand Brahmā and the divine sage-form, while courtiers fade into the background, emphasizing the intimate moment of surrender and inquiry.","primary_figures":["a king (bhūpa)","Brahmā","Kapila / Bhagavān’s presence","courtiers or sages"],"setting":"A royal-celestial audience hall with lotus motifs, carved pillars, and a central open space for dialogue.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["warm amber","deep maroon","antique gold","pearl white","indigo"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: the king rising with añjali, richly ornamented yet humble; Brahmā with gold halo; Kapila/Bhagavān with radiant aura; ornate pillars and arch, heavy gold leaf work, jewel-like highlights, saturated reds and greens.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: slender king in profile with folded hands, delicate facial expression of devotion; soft architectural lines, pale sky tones, restrained ornamentation, fine brushwork on textiles.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: frontal figures with expressive eyes; king in añjali, Brahmā and divine figure with bold halos; flat decorative background, red-yellow-green dominance, temple-wall symmetry.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional court scene framed by floral borders and lotus vines; stylized attendants; emphasis on bhakti gesture (añjali) with deep blues and gold accents."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft mridangam pulse","temple bells","gentle crowd hush","tanpura drone"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तथोक्तस्तौ = तथा + उक्तः + तौ; शुश्रूषुरस्मि = शुश्रूषुः + अस्मि; कृतांजलि = कृताञ्जलिः (अनुस्वार/ञ्-सन्धि)
FAQs
He rises respectfully and, with folded hands, expresses readiness to serve—showing humility and obedience to higher authority.
The verse indicates two addressees present in the scene; the king declares he will serve both of them, as instructed by Brahmā.
Prompt respect, humility, and willingness to serve the righteous or divinely appointed guides is presented as a practical expression of dharma.