Shloka 22
Origin of the Lunar Dynasty: Soma’s Rise, the Tārā Abduction War, Budha–Purūravas Genealogy, and Kārtavīrya Arjuna
त्रैलोक्यं दक्षिणा तेन ऋत्विग्भ्यः प्रतिपादिता । सोमः प्राप्याथदुष्प्राप्यमैश्वर्यं सृष्टिसत्कृतं
trailokyaṃ dakṣiṇā tena ṛtvigbhyaḥ pratipāditā | somaḥ prāpyāthaduṣprāpyamaiśvaryaṃ sṛṣṭisatkṛtaṃ
Им три мира были дарованы в качестве дакшины — жертвенного вознаграждения — жрецам-исполнителям. Затем Сома достиг трудно достижимого владычного благополучия, почитаемого самим устроением творения.
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Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: celestial_realm
Sandhi Resolution Notes: prāpyātha = prāpya + atha; duṣprāpyamaiśvaryam = duṣprāpyam + aiśvaryam.
FAQs
It hyperbolically expresses unparalleled generosity and ritual completion—an offering so vast that it symbolizes total sovereignty being surrendered to the sacrificial order and its officiants.
Soma refers to the Moon-god (often also a royal figure in Purāṇic narratives). He is said to attain duṣprāpya aiśvarya—exceptional, difficult-to-obtain sovereignty/prosperity.
It underscores that disciplined ritual action and rightful giving (dakṣiṇā) are portrayed as causes for attaining legitimate prosperity—wealth and power framed as validated by dharma and cosmic order.