Shloka 49
Account of Kāmākṣā (Bhavānī) at Āhicchatrā
हयोगतस्तद्वनमध्यदेशे । तमालतालादि सुशोभिते वै । ययौ ततः पृष्ठत एव वीरो । धनुर्धरैः सेवितपादपद्मः
hayogatastadvanamadhyadeśe | tamālatālādi suśobhite vai | yayau tataḥ pṛṣṭhata eva vīro | dhanurdharaiḥ sevitapādapadmaḥ
हयोगतः स वीरोऽथ तद्वनमध्यदेशे ययौ । तमालताळादि-सुशोभिते वै, धनुर्धरैः पृष्ठत एव सेवितपादपद्मः ॥
Narrator (contextual; specific speaker not identifiable from this single verse excerpt)
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: forest
Sandhi Resolution Notes: हयोगतस्+तद्→हयोगतस्तद्; तद्+वनमध्यदेशे→तद्वनमध्यदेशे; तमालतालादि (समास); पृष्ठतस्+एव→पृष्ठत एव; धनुस्+धरैः→धनुर्धरैः; सेवित+पादपद्मः→सेवितपादपद्मः
FAQs
It depicts a heroic figure riding into the center of a forest rich with tamāla and tāla trees, while bow-bearing attendants follow behind in loyal service.
“Lotus-feet” is an honorific image expressing reverence; it frames the hero as worthy of devoted attendance, emphasizing loyalty and respectful service.
Implicitly, it highlights ideals of disciplined leadership and faithful service—attendants remain orderly and supportive, following the leader closely and respectfully.