Shloka 14
Within the Greatness of Guru-tīrtha: The Episode of Nahuṣa and Aśokasundarī
in the Cyavana account
एवं ज्ञात्वा प्रधानात्मा तवाद्यैव प्रधावति । आत्मा सर्वं प्रजानाति आत्मा देवः सनातनः
evaṃ jñātvā pradhānātmā tavādyaiva pradhāvati | ātmā sarvaṃ prajānāti ātmā devaḥ sanātanaḥ
एवं ज्ञात्वा प्रधानात्मा तवाद्यैव प्रधावति; आत्मा सर्वं प्रजानाति, आत्मा देवः सनातनः।
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Concept: Ātman (identified with the eternal Deva) is omniscient and immediately responsive when truly known; realization draws the Supreme near.
Application: Cultivate daily self-inquiry and remembrance (smaraṇa) so decisions align with the inner witness; treat conscience as sacred presence and act transparently.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A quiet inner-temple vision: a seeker sits before a small lamp, while behind the veil of the heart-lotus the eternal Lord shines as the all-knowing Self. The moment of recognition is shown as a subtle ‘rush’ of divine presence—light flowing from the heart to the devotee like a river of consciousness.","primary_figures":["Antaryāmin Nārāyaṇa (subtle, luminous)","a seated devotee/seeker","optional: a sage narrator in the background"],"setting":"sanctum-like interior merging into a cosmic heart-lotus (hṛdaya-padma), with faint mandala geometry and script-like Sanskrit syllables in the air","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit dissolving into divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","lotus pink","warm gold","smoky sandalwood brown","pearl white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Antaryāmin Nārāyaṇa emerging from a heart-lotus behind a meditating devotee, heavy gold leaf halo, ornate arch (prabhāmaṇḍala), rich vermilion and emerald borders, gem-studded ornaments, subtle Sanskrit ‘ātma’ motifs embossed in gold, traditional South Indian iconography with conch and discus hinted as luminous symbols rather than weapons.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a serene yogin in a quiet pavilion, translucent heart-lotus revealing a small radiant Nārāyaṇa within, delicate brushwork, cool twilight blues and soft pinks, lyrical naturalism with a gentle breeze moving a tulasi sprig on a low altar, refined facial features and minimal ornamentation.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, natural pigments, a large stylized lotus-heart at center with Nārāyaṇa as antaryāmin, wide expressive eyes, red-yellow-green palette, temple wall aesthetic, lamp flames and conch-shell motifs framing the omniscient Self theme.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a central lotus mandala representing the heart, within it a radiant Viṣṇu presence, intricate floral borders with tulasi leaves and lotus buds, deep indigo background with gold highlights, peacocks at the corners symbolizing awakened awareness, Nathdwara-inspired ornamented symmetry."}
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Sandhi Resolution Notes: tava+adya+eva→tavādyaiva
FAQs
Yes. It explicitly states “ātmā devaḥ sanātanaḥ” (the Self is the eternal God), presenting the Self as divine and timeless.
It asserts the omniscience of the Self—i.e., the deepest Self-consciousness is not limited like the mind, but is portrayed as all-knowing.
It encourages inner orientation: since the Self is divine and knowing, one should seek clarity through self-knowledge and align actions with that higher awareness rather than mere impulse.