Shloka 10
Māhātmya of the Kāverī–Narmadā Confluence (Patreśvara Tīrtha): Sin-Removal and Merit
सोऽपि लब्धवरो यक्षः शीघ्रं यक्षकुलं गतः । पूजितः सर्वयक्षेंद्रैरभिषिक्तस्तु पार्थिवः
so'pi labdhavaro yakṣaḥ śīghraṃ yakṣakulaṃ gataḥ | pūjitaḥ sarvayakṣeṃdrairabhiṣiktastu pārthivaḥ
Aquele Yakṣa, tendo obtido a dádiva, foi depressa ao clã dos Yakṣas. Honrado por todos os senhores dos Yakṣas, o rei foi devidamente consagrado.
Narrator (context not specified in the provided excerpt; traditionally within Pulastya–Bhīṣma dialogue in Padma Purāṇa)
Concept: A boon becomes meaningful when integrated into communal recognition and righteous governance.
Application: When entrusted with authority, accept it through proper rites, accountability, and respect for elders/peers.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Kubera returns to the Yakṣa assembly where powerful Yakṣa lords raise conch and drums; sacred waters are poured over his crowned head in a formal abhiṣeka. The scene balances opulence—treasure heaps, jeweled parasols—with ritual sobriety, as elders bless the new overlord.","primary_figures":["Kubera","Yakṣa lords","ritual priests/attendants"],"setting":"Yakṣa palace court with treasure vaults, carved pillars, ceremonial fire altar, and a central coronation platform.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["burnished gold","deep maroon","jade green","lapis lazuli","ivory"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: coronation of Kubera with abhiṣeka waters, heavy gold leaf on crowns and jewelry, rich red-green textiles, embossed throne platform, symmetrical attendants holding flywhisks and parasols, ornate border with lotus and coin motifs.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined coronation scene with delicate faces, soft architectural lines, cool blues and greens offset by gold accents, ritual vessels detailed, lyrical composition with gentle movement of attendants.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, flat decorative palace backdrop, Kubera centered with large expressive eyes, attendants in rhythmic poses, strong red/yellow/green palette, patterned frame like temple wall art.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ceremonial abhiṣeka framed by intricate floral borders, stylized conches and lotuses, deep blue ground with gold highlights, symmetrical attendants and auspicious motifs (kalasha, coins, garlands)."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","mridanga drums","temple bells","chanting of blessing mantras"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: so'pi → saḥ api; labdhavaro → labdha-varaḥ; sarvayakṣeṃdraiḥ → sarva-yakṣa-indraiḥ; abhiṣiktastu → abhiṣiktaḥ tu.
FAQs
It describes a Yakṣa who, after receiving a boon, returns to the Yakṣa community, where a king (pārthiva) is honoured by Yakṣa chiefs and ceremonially consecrated (abhiṣeka).
Abhiṣeka indicates formal anointing/consecration—ritual installation that publicly legitimizes authority, often marking the recognized beginning (or confirmation) of a ruler’s reign.
The verse highlights legitimacy through communal recognition: authority is affirmed not merely by power, but by honour, ritual, and acceptance by the leading figures of one’s community.