Shloka 12
Inquiry into Sacred Fords and the Merit of Earth-Circumambulation
Narada–Yudhishthira; Entry into the Dilipa–Vasistha Episode
त्वयि तुष्टे महाभाग सर्वलोकाभिपूजिते । कृतमित्येव मन्ये हि प्रसादात्तव सुव्रत
tvayi tuṣṭe mahābhāga sarvalokābhipūjite | kṛtamityeva manye hi prasādāttava suvrata
Когда ты доволен, о благородный, почитаемый всеми мирами, я воистину считаю всё совершённым благодаря твоей милости, о соблюдающий превосходные обеты.
Unspecified (context required to confirm the dialogue pair in Svarga-khaṇḍa 3.10)
Concept: Guru/sādhu-prasāda is success itself; when the saint is pleased, life’s endeavors become ‘kṛtam’ (accomplished).
Application: Prioritize pleasing the wise through sincerity, service, and truthfulness; measure progress by inner transformation rather than external gain.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A petitioner stands with folded hands, eyes lowered in humility, while the sage’s calm gaze conveys acceptance. A soft radiance spreads outward, suggesting that the sage’s satisfaction itself becomes a blessing that completes all undertakings.","primary_figures":["petitioner (likely Yudhiṣṭhira)","Nārada or a revered muni (contextual)"],"setting":"Hermitage veranda with kusa mats, water pot, and a small sacrificial fire; subtle celestial glow in the background","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["soft gold","smoke gray","lotus pink","deep teal","white jasmine"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: saint seated with serene smile and gold leaf halo, petitioner in añjali-mudrā receiving prasāda, ornate throne-like seat with traditional motifs, rich crimson and emerald drapery, gem-studded jewelry, gold leaf rays emanating to symbolize grace, devotional frontal composition.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate blessing scene with delicate brushwork—sage under a flowering tree, petitioner with folded hands, cool pastel palette, lyrical naturalism, fine detailing on garments, a faint aura wash around the sage, gentle stream and distant hills.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines—sage bestowing calm prasāda, petitioner in reverence, stylized flames of a small yajña, warm red/yellow/green pigments, large expressive eyes, decorative border patterns like temple murals.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central blessing tableau framed by lotus and creeper borders, deep blue background with gold highlights, peacocks at corners, floral motifs radiating like prasāda, symmetrical devotional arrangement emphasizing serenity."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft bells","vīṇā undertone","crackling fire","quiet breath"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: कृतमित्येव = कृतम् + इति + एव; प्रसादात्तव = प्रसादात् + तव (t + t gemination).
FAQs
It teaches that divine favor (prasāda) is the decisive cause of success—when the revered deity/person is pleased, the devotee feels all goals are already fulfilled.
It frames spiritual attainment as rooted in pleasing the worship-worthy lord through devotion and right conduct, rather than relying only on personal effort.
It underscores the value of disciplined vows and integrity: the addressed figure is praised as steadfast in good observances, implying that moral restraint supports spiritual authority and grace.