Shloka 65
Durvasa’s Curse, the Churning of the Ocean, and Lakshmi’s Manifestation
Chapter 4
कन्यामभिलषन्ति स्म ततो ब्रह्मा उवाच ह । वासुदेव त्वमेवैनां मया दत्तां गृहाण वै
kanyāmabhilaṣanti sma tato brahmā uvāca ha | vāsudeva tvamevaināṃ mayā dattāṃ gṛhāṇa vai
कन्यां तेऽभिलषन्ति स्म; ततो ब्रह्मा उवाच ह—“वासुदेव, त्वमेवैनां मया दत्तां गृहाण वै।”
Brahmā
Concept: Śrī belongs with Vāsudeva; prosperity and auspiciousness find their true home in devotion to the Supreme.
Application: Direct one’s resources (time, wealth, talent) toward higher purpose—when ‘śrī’ is offered to Vāsudeva (service), it becomes stable and beneficent.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Brahmā rises in the assembly, his voice cutting through the collective desire for the maiden. With a calm, unchallengeable gesture, he points toward Vāsudeva—blue as a raincloud, serene and sovereign—declaring that only He should accept the gift, while the gathered hosts fall into stunned, reverent silence.","primary_figures":["Brahmā","Vāsudeva (Vishnu)","the maiden (Śrī)","assembled devas/asuras (as background chorus)"],"setting":"A celestial court with lotus-throne for Brahmā, a radiant space before Vāsudeva, and concentric ranks of beings witnessing the decree.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["cosmic gold","deep indigo","lotus pink","ivory white","vermillion"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Brahmā on a lotus throne proclaiming to Vāsudeva to accept Śrī, heavy gold leaf halos, gem-studded ornaments, rich red-green textiles, symmetrical court with devas and asuras in tiers, ornate arch and floral borders, iconic South Indian Vishnu features (shankha-chakra).","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate yet grand court scene, Brahmā gesturing toward blue-hued Vāsudeva, Śrī poised between them, delicate facial expressions showing desire turning into reverence, soft clouds and pale architecture, refined brushwork on jewelry and garlands.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, Brahmā’s lotus seat central, Vāsudeva with shankha-chakra, Śrī in graceful stance, rows of devas/asuras as patterned bands, warm pigment palette with strong reds/yellows/greens and black contours.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central medallion of Vāsudeva receiving Śrī, lotus borders and hanging garlands, deep blue field with gold highlights, peacocks and floral motifs framing Brahmā’s decree, devotional symmetry and intricate textile patterns."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["sudden hush","single conch call","low drum stroke","temple bells fading","tanpura drone"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: kanyāmabhilaṣanti = कन्याम् + अभिलषन्ति; tvamevaināṃ = त्वम् + एव + एनाम्.
FAQs
Brahmā is speaking, addressing Vāsudeva directly and instructing him to accept the maiden.
Brahmā commands Vāsudeva to “take/accept” the maiden whom Brahmā has bestowed.
It frames Vāsudeva as the rightful recipient chosen by Brahmā, reinforcing a Vaiṣṇava-oriented hierarchy where key destinies are sanctioned by the creator-god.