Shloka 143
Viśokā Dvādaśī Vow, Guḍa-Dhenū (Jaggery-Cow) Gift, and Śaila-Dāna (Mountain-Charity) Rites
पुनः कल्पशतांते च सप्तद्वीपाधिपो भवेत् । आयुरारोग्यसंपन्नः शत्रुभिश्चापराजितः
punaḥ kalpaśatāṃte ca saptadvīpādhipo bhavet | āyurārogyasaṃpannaḥ śatrubhiścāparājitaḥ
மீண்டும் நூறு கல்பங்களின் முடிவில் அவன் ஏழு தீவுகளின் அரசனாகிறான்—நீண்ட ஆயுளும் ஆரோக்கியமும் உடையவன்; பகைவரால் வெல்லப்படாதவன்.
Unspecified in the provided excerpt (context needed from surrounding verses of Adhyaya 21).
Concept: Merit can mature across vast cosmic cycles, yielding extraordinary worldly and bodily excellences (āyus, ārogya, aparājaya).
Application: Read phala-śrutis as motivation to practice generosity and discipline; translate ‘unconquered by enemies’ into inner victory over anger, greed, and fear.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"At the edge of cosmic time, a radiant sovereign rises upon a lion-throne, maps of the seven dvīpas unfurling like lotus-petals beneath his feet. His body shines with perfect health, while shadowy enemy-kings bow, their weapons lowered, as destiny itself crowns him.","primary_figures":["future sovereign (cakravartin-like figure)","personified seven dvīpas (as lotus-islands)","subdued enemy-kings","celestial attendants"],"setting":"Mythic imperial court overlooking a stylized world-ocean with concentric continents; banners, parasols, and a cosmic horizon.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["imperial gold","deep sapphire","crimson","pearl white","sea green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: cakravartin enthroned with gold leaf crown and halo, concentric dvīpas depicted as ornate lotus rings below; heavy gold embossing on throne, rich reds and blues, attendants with fly-whisks, jewel detailing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical cosmographic landscape—concentric islands and oceans painted delicately; the king modestly scaled yet central, refined facial features, cool blues/greens with soft gold accents.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlined sovereign with stylized regalia, dvīpas as patterned bands, symmetrical attendants; warm pigments and temple-wall compositional balance.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate border of lotuses and waves; central enthroned figure with concentric lotus-islands, peacocks and floral motifs; deep indigo ground with gold highlights and intricate textile patterns."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"fast-dramatic","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","kettle drums","courtly cymbals","wind over oceanic expanse"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: कल्पशतांते = कल्पशतान्ते (कल्प-शत-अन्ते); शत्रुभिश्चापराजितः = शत्रुभिः च अपराजितः; आयुरारोग्यसंपन्नः = आयुः + आरोग्य + सम्पन्नः (समास/सन्धि)
FAQs
“Saptadvīpa” refers to the seven dvīpas (cosmic continents) described in Purāṇic geography; the verse promises sovereignty over this sevenfold world-order.
A kalpa is a vast cosmic cycle; mentioning “a hundred kalpas” emphasizes an immense timescale, magnifying the stated result (phala) of the meritorious act being praised in the surrounding context.
The verse functions as a phalaśruti: it underscores the Purāṇic idea that sustained dharmic or devotional merit yields protection, well-being (health and longevity), and stability (being unconquered by enemies).