Shloka 140166

Brahmā’s Lotus-Birth, Puṣkara-Creation Imagery, Madhu–Kaiṭabha, and Early Genealogies

Devanagari script

चतुश्चक्रं सुविपुलं सुकल्पितमहायुधम् । किंकिणीजालनिर्घोषं द्वीपिचर्मपरिष्कृतम्

Transliteration

catuścakraṃ suvipulaṃ sukalpitamahāyudham | kiṃkiṇījālanirghoṣaṃ dvīpicarmapariṣkṛtam

Translation

चतुश्चक्रं सुविपुलं सुकल्पितं महायुधम्; किंकिणीजालनिर्घोषं द्वीपिचर्मपरिष्कृतम्।

Word by Word

• चतुःचक्रम्: four-wheeled / having four discs
• चतुःचक्रम्: Karma (Object-qualifier/कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: चतुः-चक्र (प्रातिपदिक; components: चतुः, चक्र)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति (2nd/Accusative), एकवचन; विशेषण (of implied weapon/object)

• सुविपुलम्: very large
• सुविपुलम्: Karma (Object-qualifier/कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सु-विपुल (प्रातिपदिक; components: सु, विपुल)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति (2nd/Accusative), एकवचन; विशेषण

• सुकल्पितमहायुधम्: a well-designed great weapon
• सुकल्पितमहायुधम्: Karma (Object-qualifier/कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सु-कल्पित-महा-आयुध (प्रातिपदिक; components: सु, कल्पित (ppp of √कॢप्), महा, आयुध)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति (2nd/Accusative), एकवचन; विशेषण

• किंकिणीजालनिर्घोषम्: resounding with a net of tinkling bells
• किंकिणीजालनिर्घोषम्: Karma (Object-qualifier/कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: किंकिणी-जाल-निर्घोष (प्रातिपदिक; components: किंकिणी, जाल, निर्घोष)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति (2nd/Accusative), एकवचन; विशेषण

• द्वीपिचर्मपरिष्कृतम्: adorned/finished with leopard-skin
• द्वीपिचर्मपरिष्कृतम्: Karma (Object-qualifier/कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: द्वीपि-चर्म-परिष्कृत (प्रातिपदिक; components: द्वीपि, चर्म, परिष्कृत (ppp of √कृ with pari-))
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति (2nd/Accusative), एकवचन; विशेषण

Speaker

Unspecified (narrative description; speaker not identifiable from the single verse alone)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: External magnificence and terrifying armament can be meticulously crafted, yet it signals the escalation of adharma; true security lies not in weapons but in alignment with the divine order.

Application: Notice how noise and display can manipulate fear; choose steadiness and ethical clarity over intimidation tactics in conflict.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: vira

Secondary Rasa: raudra

Geographic Context

Type: celestial_realm

Visual Art Cues

Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A colossal four-wheeled war-engine stands ready, its frame broad and perfectly balanced, bristling with a grand weapon assembly. Nets of tiny bells drape across it, ringing with every movement, while leopard-skin coverings ripple like living patterns—beauty sharpened into menace.","primary_figures":["asura warriors (operators)","armorer-artisans","the four-wheeled mahāyudha (as central object)"],"setting":"armory courtyard before a fortress gate; stacks of spears and shields, torch stands, banners, dust swirling under heavy wheels","lighting_mood":"moonlit with torch flare","color_palette":["burnished bronze","leopard gold","obsidian black","torch amber","cold silver"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central four-wheeled weapon-chariot rendered with heavy gold leaf, intricate bell-net details, leopard-skin patterning in rich ochres; asura attendants in dramatic poses, ornate borders with gem-like accents, high-contrast torchlight.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: finely detailed war-engine with delicate bell-net linework; cool moonlit blues contrasted with warm torches; refined depiction of leopard-skin texture, dynamic yet elegant composition.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold-outlined chariot-weapon with stylized bells as repeating motifs; strong red-yellow-green palette with black contours; expressive asura faces, temple-wall decorative framing.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: symmetrical presentation of the war-engine as a central icon, surrounded by patterned borders; bells and leopard spots stylized into floral geometry; deep blue ground with gold highlights, intricate textile ornamentation."}

Audio Atmosphere

Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"fast-dramatic","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["jingle of many small bells","wheel rumble","weapon clank","torch crackle","distant war drum"]}

Sandhi Resolution Notes

Sandhi Resolution Notes: चतुश्चक्रम् = चतुः + चक्रम् (visarga before c → śc).

FAQs

What object is being described in this verse?

The verse describes a large, four-wheeled great weapon or war-engine, characterized by bell-net resonance and a leopard-skin adornment.

What does “kiṃkiṇījālanirghoṣa” convey?

It indicates that the object makes a loud, ringing sound like many small bells attached in a net or mesh, suggesting ceremonial grandeur and martial presence.

Is the speaker identifiable from this shloka alone?

No. This is a standalone descriptive line; identifying the speaker requires the surrounding verses of Adhyaya 40.