Shloka 19
The Procedure for the Consecration of a Pond
एवमासाद्य तत्सर्वमादावेव विशांपते । शुक्लमाल्याम्बरधरः शुक्लंगंधानुलेपनः
evamāsādya tatsarvamādāveva viśāṃpate | śuklamālyāmbaradharaḥ śuklaṃgaṃdhānulepanaḥ
ఈ విధంగా ఆది నుండే ఆ సమస్తాన్ని పొందిన తరువాత, ఓ నరాధిపా, అతడు తెల్లని మాలలు, తెల్లని వస్త్రాలు ధరించి, తెల్లని సుగంధ లేపనాలతో అభ్యంగింపబడ్డాడు।
Unspecified narrator (context-dependent within Adhyaya 27)
Concept: Śauca (purity) and sattvic presentation support sacred intention; outer whiteness symbolizes inner clarity at the start of a rite.
Application: Begin important undertakings with cleanliness, simple attire, and a calm mind; let external order remind you to cultivate internal sincerity.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A yajamāna stands freshly prepared, draped in spotless white cloth and layered with white garlands, his skin lightly anointed with pale fragrant paste. Attendants hold conch, incense, and a tray of unguents as the atmosphere turns quiet and expectant, signaling the rite’s pure beginning.","primary_figures":["yajamāna (patron)","attendants","Vedic priests (ṛtviks)"],"setting":"Threshold of a sacrificial pavilion with ritual trays, incense smoke, and neatly arranged offerings.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["ivory white","sandalwood beige","soft jasmine","pale gold","smoke gray"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: the yajamāna in immaculate white garments and white garlands, anointed with fragrant paste, standing before a decorated yajña-maṇḍapa; gold leaf halo-like radiance around the central figure, rich maroon backdrop, ornate pillars, gem-like highlights on ritual vessels, symmetrical devotional composition.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: serene preparatory moment—white-clad patron with delicate garlands, attendants holding incense and unguent bowls; fine brushwork, gentle pastel whites and creams, patterned textiles, airy pavilion with a soft dawn sky beyond.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized white-clad figure with bold outlines, attendants with ritual trays, incense curls rendered as decorative motifs; warm yellow-red ground, traditional temple-wall framing, iconic eyes and jewelry.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central white-clad devotee framed by lotus and floral borders, hanging garlands, lamps, and incense; deep indigo background with gold accents, symmetrical temple aesthetic, intricate textile patterns."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["gentle conch note","incense crackle","soft bell chimes","morning birds"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: एवमासाद्य = एवम् + आसाद्य; तत्सर्वम् = तत् + सर्वम्; सर्वमादौ = सर्वम् + आदौ; आदावेव = आदौ + एव; विशांपते = विशाम् + पते; शुक्लमाल्याम्बरधरः = शुक्लमाल्या(ः) + अम्बरधरः (आ + अ → आ); शुक्लंगंधानुलेपनः = शुक्लम् + गन्धानुलेपनः (म् + ग → ङ्ग)।
FAQs
White (śukla) commonly signifies purity, auspiciousness, and sattva in Purāṇic and ritual contexts; the verse describes an outward mark of sanctity and readiness for sacred action.
“Viśāṃpate” is a respectful vocative meaning “lord of the people,” typically addressing a king or eminent ruler; the specific addressee depends on the surrounding dialogue in Adhyaya 27.
The verse highlights intentional preparation—inner resolve expressed through disciplined, pure conduct and appearance—often presented in Purāṇic literature as supportive of worship, vows, or sacred undertakings.