Shloka 62
Narmadā
Revā) Tīrtha Greatness: The Gandharva Maidens’ Curse Narrative (Acchodā Episode Begins
क्रीडंत्यः किन्नरीभिस्तु सार्द्धं संगतकं यदा । संस्थितास्तेन न ज्ञातो दिवसोऽच्छोदसरोवरे
krīḍaṃtyaḥ kinnarībhistu sārddhaṃ saṃgatakaṃ yadā | saṃsthitāstena na jñāto divaso'cchodasarovare
किन्नरीभिः सह क्रीडन्त्यः संगताः यदा। अचोदसरसि तत्र स्थितानां दिवसो न ज्ञातः॥
Unspecified (narrative voice within Svarga-khaṇḍa 3.22)
Concept: Pleasure and companionship can veil awareness of kāla; mindfulness is needed even in ‘pure’ environments.
Application: Enjoy beauty and friendship, but set inner ‘smṛti’ anchors—short prayers, breath awareness, or time boundaries—so delight doesn’t become negligence.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shringara
Type: tirtha
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"At Acchoda Lake, water like polished crystal mirrors the sky; kinnara maidens and celestial girls play in gentle circles, tossing lotus garlands and laughing softly. The scene feels suspended—no harsh shadows, as if the sun itself forgets to move while companionship holds the moment.","primary_figures":["celestial maidens (kanyāḥ)","Kinnarīs"],"setting":"crystal-clear lake with lotus beds, jeweled sand, flowering trees, distant celestial hills","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["aquamarine","lotus pink","pale gold","jade green","pearl gray"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Acchoda Lake rendered as a luminous turquoise oval with gold-leaf ripples, maidens and Kinnarīs in ornate attire playing with lotus garlands, gem-studded shoreline, stylized trees with gold highlights, rich reds/greens in garments, embossed gold borders and decorative lotus medallions.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: serene lake landscape with delicate lotuses, slender figures in playful poses, soft dawn gradient, fine brushwork for ripples and jewelry, lyrical naturalism with distant hills and flowering trees, subtle sense of time suspended.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, flat yet vibrant aquamarine lake, rhythmic arrangement of figures with expressive eyes, lotus clusters as repeating motifs, warm yellow highlights suggesting dawn, traditional ornamentation and patterned textiles.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central lake filled with lotus motifs, symmetrical garland patterns, maidens and Kinnarīs arranged in circular dance-like play, deep blue border with gold floral vines, peacocks and lotuses framing the scene, intricate textile detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["flowing water","soft laughter (distant)","birds","veena phrases","gentle breeze through leaves"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: क्रीडंत्यः = क्रीडन्त्यः; किन्नरीभिस्तु = किन्नरीभिः + तु (विसर्ग/अनुस्वार-समायोजन); संस्थितास्तेन = संस्थिताः + तेन; दिवसोऽच्छोदसरोवरे = दिवसः + अच्छोदसरोवरे (विसर्ग-सन्धि); अच्छोदसरोवरे = अच्छोद + सरोवरे (तत्पुरुष-समासः: अच्छोद-सरोवर).
FAQs
It is presented as an excellent, enchanting lake (sarovara) whose beauty and atmosphere cause visitors to lose awareness of time.
Kinnarīs are celestial female beings (often paired with Kinnaras) associated with divine music, beauty, and enjoyment in heavenly or sacred landscapes.
The verse highlights the captivating, otherworldly charm of Acchoda Lake and the joyful company of celestial beings, to the point that the passage of the day goes unnoticed.