Shloka 116
The Manifestation of Viṣṇu’s Footprints: Vāmana–Trivikrama, Bāṣkali’s Subjugation, and the Rise of Viṣṇupadī
Gaṅgā
किमागमनकृत्यं ते वद सर्वं मयि प्रभो । अत्याश्चर्यमिदं मन्ये तवागमन कारणं
kimāgamanakṛtyaṃ te vada sarvaṃ mayi prabho | atyāścaryamidaṃ manye tavāgamana kāraṇaṃ
किमागमनकृत्यं ते वद सर्वं मयि प्रभो । अत्याश्चर्यमिदं मन्ये तवागमनकारणम् ॥
Unspecified (a devotee/inquirer addressing a revered 'Lord')
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Sandhi Resolution Notes: किम + आगमनकृत्यम् → किमागमनकृत्यम्; अति + आश्चर्यम् → अत्याश्चर्यम्; तव + आगमन → तवागमन (IAST: tavāgamana).
FAQs
It is a respectful inquiry asking a revered Lord to explain the purpose and cause of His arrival, expressing wonder at the event.
The speaker addresses the deity as 'Prabho' (Lord) with humility and eagerness to hear, showing devotion through reverent questioning.
It models courteous communication: ask questions respectfully, acknowledge what you do not know, and seek clarity directly from the appropriate authority.