Shloka 2
Somārcana — Worship and Pacification of Soma (Moon) within Graha-Rites
के ते रव्यादयस्तेषां कथं तोषः कथं प्रियम् । काले देशे तु संप्राप्ते दर्शनं तच्छिवाशिवम्
ke te ravyādayasteṣāṃ kathaṃ toṣaḥ kathaṃ priyam | kāle deśe tu saṃprāpte darśanaṃ tacchivāśivam
के ते रव्यादयः सत्त्वाः? कथं तेषां तुष्टिः कथं प्रियम्? काले देशे च संप्राप्ते दर्शनं तच्छिवाशिवम्॥
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Concept: Understanding who the grahas are and what pleases them matters; correct kāla (timing) and deśa (place) determine whether their ‘darśana’ yields śiva (auspicious) or aśiva (inauspicious) results.
Application: Be attentive to context: choose proper time/place for important actions, cultivate what is ‘priya’ (pleasing) through ethical conduct and disciplined worship; avoid superstition by pairing ritual with virtue.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A sage gestures toward a sky-wheel where the navagrahas move in measured arcs; half the wheel glows with auspicious light, the other half is shadowed, hinting at śiva and aśiva outcomes. Below, ritual implements—water pot, flowers, sesame, and a small altar—await correct timing, while a devotee watches with cautious reverence.","primary_figures":["a dvija teacher (unnamed sage)","a questioning disciple","Navagraha wheel (Sūrya foremost)"],"setting":"Open-air āśrama observatory-like clearing with a simple altar and a vast sky, blending ritual space with cosmic diagram.","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["twilight violet","sunlit gold","leaf green","charcoal gray","white jasmine"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: navagraha chakra above with Sūrya radiant, half in gold leaf brilliance and half in subdued tones; sage instructing disciple beside a decorated altar; ornate borders, gem-like highlights, strong iconographic symmetry.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical sky with a delicate navagraha mandala, soft shadows indicating auspicious/inauspicious halves; sage and disciple in a quiet grove; cool palette, fine detailing of ritual objects and foliage.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold navagraha wheel with clear segmenting of light/dark, sage pointing in didactic pose; strong outlines, saturated reds/yellows/greens, temple mural compositional clarity.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: decorative celestial border with small graha medallions; central scene of instruction and altar; deep blue cloth, gold and white floral motifs, symmetrical patterning around the navagraha chakra."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["wind through trees","single conch note (distant)","soft bell pulses","low drone"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: रव्यादयस्तेषाम् = रवि-आदयः तेषाम्; तच्छिवाशिवम् = तत्-शिव-अशिवम्
FAQs
The phrase literally means “those beginning with Ravi (the Sun),” typically indicating the Sun and a set of related celestial powers (often grouped as deities or luminaries) referenced collectively in Purāṇic discourse.
It asks what kinds of acts, offerings, or conduct are pleasing—i.e., what properly aligns with dharma and results in their satisfaction (toṣa) and favor.
It indicates that an encounter/vision can yield auspicious results when approached at the right time and place, but can become inauspicious if undertaken improperly or out of alignment with the appropriate conditions.