Shloka 76
Hymn of Victory: Varāha, the Slaying of Hiraṇyākṣa, and the Praise of Viṣṇu
तां धृत्वा गच्छतस्तस्य विष्णोरमिततेजसः । समाजगाम दैत्येंद्रो धृष्टं वाग्भिस्तुदन्ननु
tāṃ dhṛtvā gacchatastasya viṣṇoramitatejasaḥ | samājagāma daityeṃdro dhṛṣṭaṃ vāgbhistudannanu
तां धृत्वा गच्छतोऽमिततेजसो विष्णोः समीपं दैत्येन्द्रोऽनु समाजगाम; धृष्टं वाग्भिस्तुदन्ननु।
Narrator (contextual; verse is part of the ongoing Purāṇic narration)
Concept: Even when carrying sacred responsibility, one may be provoked by hostile speech; dharma requires steadiness amid insult.
Application: When doing important work, expect distractions and provocation; keep focus, respond from principle rather than ego.
Primary Rasa: raudra
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Varāha strides across surging waters with Bhū-devī secured, his aura blazing like a moving sun. Behind him, the daitya-lord closes in, mouth open in scornful taunts, while the sea heaves—caught between the demon’s rage and the deity’s unshakable splendor.","primary_figures":["Varāha (Vişṇu)","Bhū-devī / Earth","Daitya-īndra (Hiraṇyākṣa implied)"],"setting":"Cosmic ocean surface with towering waves; distant horizon glowing as the ascent begins; spray and wind whipping ornaments and garments.","lighting_mood":"storm-lit with divine radiance","color_palette":["storm blue","silver white","golden aura","dark maroon","sea green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Varāha carrying Bhū-devī across stylized waves, gold leaf halo radiating; the daitya close behind with fierce expression; rich reds/greens in attire, gem-studded ornaments, embossed gold on wave crests and aureoles; ornate arch frame with lotus and conch motifs.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Dynamic ocean scene with fine brushwork for foam; Varāha calm yet powerful, Bhū-devī poised and modest; daitya rendered with sharp profile and expressive gestures; cool palette with subtle gold highlights.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Bold outlines, patterned waves, Varāha frontal and monumental; daitya in side profile with exaggerated expression; strong red-yellow-green accents against deep blue sea; decorative border bands.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Central Varāha on deep blue field, ornate floral borders; stylized waves as repeating motifs; daitya placed behind in darker tones; gold detailing on foam and jewelry, lotus medallions framing the confrontation."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["ocean roar","conch shell","drum pulses","wind gusts"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: दैत्येंद्रो = दैत्य + इन्द्रः (य + इ → ये). गच्छतस्तस्य = गच्छतः + तस्य (सन्ध्यभावः/पदसंयोग). वाग्भिः (वाच् → वाग् before भि).
FAQs
Daityendra literally means “lord of the Daityas” (a demon-king). The verse portrays him as an adversarial figure who confronts Viṣṇu with arrogance.
Viṣṇu proceeds while bearing “her” (tām), and the Daitya-king approaches from behind, harassing him with insolent speech.
The verse contrasts Viṣṇu’s steadfast, radiant composure with the Asuric tendency toward arrogance and verbal aggression, implying that dharmic strength remains undisturbed by insolent provocation.