Shloka 53
The Greatness of Hari’s Janmāṣṭamī (Jayantī) Vow
दास्यामि शत्रुं हंतुं मे व्रज शीघ्रतरं शुभे । आज्ञां प्राप्य राक्षसी सा गोकुलाभिमुखं गता
dāsyāmi śatruṃ haṃtuṃ me vraja śīghrataraṃ śubhe | ājñāṃ prāpya rākṣasī sā gokulābhimukhaṃ gatā
«Eu te darei (os meios) para matar meu inimigo; vai já, ó auspiciosa, com a maior rapidez.» Tendo recebido a ordem, aquela rākṣasī partiu em direção a Gokula.
Unspecified in the isolated verse (a commander/instigator addressing a rākṣasī)
Concept: Evil often advances under the mask of ‘auspiciousness’ and obedience; discernment is essential when power issues commands.
Application: Be cautious of flattering language used to hurry you into unethical action; pause, verify, and align with conscience.
Primary Rasa: bhayanaka
Secondary Rasa: raudra
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A rākṣasī sets out toward Gokula at speed, her silhouette cutting across a twilight road—half-hidden by dust and wind—while her ornaments and veil suggest a deceptive, ‘auspicious’ disguise. Ahead, Gokula appears peaceful with cows, thatched roofs, and a faint protective glow, as if the landscape itself anticipates the confrontation.","primary_figures":["rākṣasī (Pūtanā/agent figure)","instigator/commander (off-scene implied)"],"setting":"Braj countryside path leading to a pastoral village; distant cowherd homes and grazing cattle.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["twilight purple","dusty ochre","copper gold","leaf green","milk white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: the rākṣasī in ornate disguise moving along a stylized path toward a glowing Gokula; gold leaf used for the village aura and jewelry; rich earthy reds/greens; decorative borders with floral motifs hinting at impending līlā.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: sweeping Braj landscape with delicate trees and cows; the rākṣasī rendered with subtle menace beneath graceful attire; cool-to-warm gradient sky; refined narrative clarity with Gokula nestled ahead.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlined figure of the rākṣasī striding forward; patterned garments; stylized village and cows; strong warm pigments and rhythmic border designs to convey motion and fate.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Gokula centered with cows, peacocks, and lotus borders; the approaching rākṣasī placed at the margin as a narrative intruder; deep blue ground with gold and floral filigree, emphasizing the sanctity of the village."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"fast-dramatic","voice_tone":"emotional","sound_elements":["rushing wind","footsteps on dust","distant cowbells","low drone","conch in the far distance"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: गोकुलाभिमुखं = गोकुल-अभिमुखम् (अव्ययीभाव-प्रयोगः); दास्यामि (दा + स्य + आ + मि).
FAQs
A rākṣasī (demoness) is ordered to go toward Gokula after receiving a command.
A speaker urges swift action to destroy an enemy, and the demoness departs toward Gokula upon receiving the order.
It highlights how harmful intentions can be mobilized through command and obedience—serving as a caution about aligning one’s actions with unrighteous aims.