Shloka 61
Account of Kāmākṣā (Bhavānī) at Āhicchatrā
वद सर्वं महामात्य नानार्थपरिबृंहितम् । यथावत्त्वं हि जानासि तस्माद्वद महामते
vada sarvaṃ mahāmātya nānārthaparibṛṃhitam | yathāvattvaṃ hi jānāsi tasmādvada mahāmate
Fala de tudo, ó grande ministro, plenamente desenvolvido em seus muitos sentidos. Pois tu conheces o assunto como ele é; portanto fala, ó sábio.
Unspecified (a questioner addressing a learned minister/counsellor)
Concept: Sacred narration should be complete and multi-layered; the wise are custodians of correct understanding and must teach responsibly.
Application: Seek teachers who can explain not only ‘what’ but ‘why’ and ‘how’; when you know, speak carefully and fully for others’ benefit.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A dignified questioner addresses the mahāmātya with palms joined, requesting a full, many-layered explanation. The minister sits poised with calm authority, as if about to unfold a sacred chronicle that turns history into dharma.","primary_figures":["questioner (courtly figure)","Mahāmātya (great minister)","attendant scribes (optional)"],"setting":"Royal audience hall with carved pillars, low seats, palm-leaf manuscripts, and a discreet shrine niche indicating the sacrality of counsel.","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["cream","terracotta","jade green","lapis blue","antique gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Courtly interior with the mahāmātya seated on a decorated platform holding a manuscript, gold leaf highlights on pillars and ornaments, rich reds/greens, symmetrical composition, small shrine lamp glowing in the background.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Intimate darbar scene with delicate textiles, refined faces, soft pastel palette, manuscript bundle and inkpot, airy architectural framing and gentle light.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Formal two-figure exchange with bold outlines, stylized eyes, red/yellow/green pigments, ornamental borders, manuscript and staff as emblematic props.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Narrative panel framed by floral borders, minister and questioner in balanced symmetry, lotus motifs in the margins, deep blue background with gold linework, textile-like patterning."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft tanpura","low bell chime","paper/palm-leaf rustle","quiet court ambience","measured silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यथावत्त्वं = यथावत् + त्वम्; तस्माद्वद = तस्मात् + वद.
FAQs
It signals that the requested teaching should be complete—covering multiple implications and interpretive layers rather than a single, surface-level meaning.
“Yathāvat” emphasizes accuracy and truthfulness: the speaker requests an account that matches reality and tradition, not speculation.
It highlights a respectful learning model: the student recognizes the teacher’s competence and asks for a thorough, well-reasoned exposition.