Shloka 21
Narration of the Greatness of Harivāsara
Ekādaśī, the Day Sacred to Hari
चंद्रसूर्योपरागे च चैकादश्यामुपोषितः । अर्चित्वोत्पलमालाभिस्तस्यां च कमलापतिम्
caṃdrasūryoparāge ca caikādaśyāmupoṣitaḥ | arcitvotpalamālābhistasyāṃ ca kamalāpatim
చంద్రగ్రహణం గాని సూర్యగ్రహణం గాని వచ్చినప్పుడు, ఏకాదశి ఉపవాసం చేసి, నీలకమల మాలలతో కమలాపతి విష్ణువును విధివిధానంగా ఆరాధించాలి।
Unspecified in the provided excerpt (narrative instruction within Brahma-khaṇḍa)
Concept: During solar/lunar eclipses, one who has fasted on Ekādaśī should worship Kamalāpati with lotus garlands—uniting sacred time (tithi) and cosmic time (grahaṇa) in bhakti.
Application: On Ekādaśī (and especially if an eclipse occurs), intensify worship: mantra-japa, Viṣṇu-pūjā, charity; keep mind steady and compassionate rather than fearful.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Under a darkened eclipse sky, the river and city fall into hushed twilight while a devotee stands before a Viṣṇu altar, offering a thick garland of blue lotuses. A faint corona rings the eclipsed sun/moon, and the deity’s form seems to glow brighter as worldly light diminishes.","primary_figures":["Kamalāpati (Viṣṇu)","Ekādaśī observer devotee","attendant priest (optional)"],"setting":"Temple courtyard or rooftop shrine during eclipse; brass lamps, conch, and lotus baskets arranged for pūjā.","lighting_mood":"eclipse twilight with divine radiance from the altar","color_palette":["midnight violet","corona white","lotus blue","antique brass","incense gray"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viṣṇu as Kamalāpati seated with Śrī, devotee offering blue-lotus garlands during an eclipse sky; heavy gold leaf for crowns and halo, rich maroons and emeralds, gem-studded ornaments, ornate arch (prabhāvali) framing the deity, dramatic corona motif above.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate eclipse scene with a darkened sky and pale corona, a small shrine with Viṣṇu, devotee holding utpala-mālā; cool nocturne palette, fine brushwork, lyrical clouds, refined expressions of awe and calm.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlined Viṣṇu with Śrī, stylized eclipse disc overhead, devotee presenting blue lotus garland; natural pigments, temple-wall symmetry, strong reds/yellows/greens contrasted with deep indigo sky band.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central Viṣṇu medallion with lotus throne, surrounding ring motif echoing eclipse corona, devotee offering blue lotuses; intricate lotus borders, deep indigo cloth ground, gold highlights, peacocks subdued in twilight."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft conch","low drone (tanpura)","temple bells muted","incense crackle","hushed crowd"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: caikādaśyāmupoṣitaḥ = ca + ekādaśyām + upoṣitaḥ; arcitvotpalamālābhiḥ = arcitvā + utpala-mālābhiḥ.
FAQs
It recommends observing a fast on Ekādaśī and, at times of lunar or solar eclipse, worshipping Viṣṇu (Kamalāpati) with devotional offerings such as lotus garlands.
It frames spiritual merit around personal devotion—fasting (discipline) paired with pūjā (loving worship) directed to Viṣṇu as Kamalāpati, highlighting devotion expressed through ritual offering.
It teaches intentional self-restraint (fasting) and focused devotion (worship) during significant cosmic moments (eclipses), encouraging mindfulness and reverence rather than distraction or fear.