Shloka 186
Kroṣṭu–Yādava Lineages, the Syamantaka Jewel, Krishna’s Birth Context, and the Māyāmoha Account
विरोचनस्तु प्राह्लादिर्नित्यमिन्द्रवधोद्यतः । इंद्रेणैव च विक्रम्य निहतस्तारकामये
virocanastu prāhlādirnityamindravadhodyataḥ | iṃdreṇaiva ca vikramya nihatastārakāmaye
विरोचनः प्राह्लादिर्नित्यं इन्द्रवधोद्यतः। इन्द्रेणैव विक्रम्य तारकामये स निहतः॥
Narrator (contextual Purāṇic narrator; specific dialogue-pair not explicit from the single verse)
Concept: Relentless hostility toward righteous order rebounds; true vikrama (prowess) is aligned with cosmic governance, not mere ambition.
Application: Channel competitive energy into constructive duty; avoid obsession with revenge that narrows judgment and invites ruin.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: raudra
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In the star-lit expanse of the celestial battlefield, Virocana charges with blazing weapons, eyes fixed on Indra. Indra counters with measured force, his vajra-like radiance cutting through the chaos as the asura host recoils in a shower of astral sparks.","primary_figures":["Indra","Virocana","devas","asuras"],"setting":"Celestial battlefield with cloud-chariots, banners, and weapon-auras; distant constellations and swirling nebula-like clouds.","lighting_mood":"moonlit","color_palette":["electric blue","silver white","crimson","smoky violet","golden amber"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Indra on Airāvata with gold leaf halo and embossed cloud motifs, Virocana in jeweled armor falling back; gem-studded ornaments, rich reds/greens, ornate celestial arch, gold detailing on weapons and banners.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Delicate cloud-chariots and refined faces, cool nocturne palette, Indra’s luminous weapon rendered with fine white highlights; lyrical sky gradients and patterned textiles.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Bold outlines, Indra with stylized eyes and crown, Airāvata simplified into iconic form; dynamic diagonals of spears and maces, red-yellow-green dominance with blue accents.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Central Indra medallion with surrounding floral borders and stylized clouds, symmetrical arrangement of deva/asura ranks, deep blue ground with gold and white detailing, ornate textile rhythm."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["war drums","conch shell","clashing weapons","wind in clouds"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: विरोचनस्तु = विरोचनः तु; प्राह्लादिर्नित्यम् = प्राह्लादिः नित्यम्; नित्यमिन्द्रवधोद्यतः = नित्यम् इन्द्रवधोद्यतः; इंद्रेणैव = इन्द्रेण एव; निहतस्तारकामये = निहतः तारकामये
FAQs
Virocana is identified as a descendant of Prahlāda (prāhlādiḥ) and is portrayed here as an asura adversary of Indra.
The verse places Virocana’s death during a conflict associated with Tārakā (tārakā-maye), indicating a named war/battle episode in the Purāṇic narrative tradition.
It highlights the recurring Purāṇic theme that relentless hostility and aggression (constant intent to kill) culminate in downfall, while rightful strength and preparedness are rewarded with victory.