Shloka 141
The Manifestation of Viṣṇu’s Footprints: Vāmana–Trivikrama, Bāṣkali’s Subjugation, and the Rise of Viṣṇupadī
Gaṅgā
करिष्यामि न संदेहो दास्ये प्राणानपि ध्रुवम् । किमर्थं देवराजोक्ता भूमिरेषा त्वया हि मे
kariṣyāmi na saṃdeho dāsye prāṇānapi dhruvam | kimarthaṃ devarājoktā bhūmireṣā tvayā hi me
నేను చేస్తాను—సందేహం లేదు; నిశ్చయంగా ప్రాణాలనైనా ఇస్తాను. అయితే దేవరాజు చెప్పిన ఈ భూమిని మీరు నాకు ఏ ఉద్దేశంతో తెలియజేశారు?
Unspecified (context-dependent dialogue speaker within Adhyaya 30)
Concept: Steadfast commitment to one’s pledged action, even at the cost of life, coupled with discerning inquiry into purpose (prayojana).
Application: Keep promises and commitments, but also ask for clarity of purpose before acting—resolve with discernment.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A solemn court scene where a resolute king speaks with unwavering eyes, one hand raised in oath, the other gesturing toward a small patch of earth symbolizing the requested land. A messenger-like figure evokes Indra’s authority, while the atmosphere carries the hush of a dharma-test about to unfold.","primary_figures":["Bali (or a righteous king figure)","Indra’s envoy (or Indra implied)","Brāhmaṇa petitioner (shadowed/foreshadowed)"],"setting":"Royal sabhā with carved pillars, a ritual ground-marked square of earth at center, attendants holding fly-whisks and water-pots for dāna.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["sapphire blue","burnished gold","deep maroon","ivory white","earthy ochre"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a regal sabhā with Bali seated on a jeweled throne, right hand in vow gesture, a small ochre earth-square before him; ornate gold-leaf halos, rich reds and greens, gem-studded crowns and armlets, stylized lotus borders, traditional South Indian iconography with crisp symmetry and devotional gravitas.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: an intimate palace hall with delicate brushwork; Bali in refined profile, soft textiles and patterned carpets; a small marked patch of earth in the foreground; cool yet luminous palette, lyrical architectural arches, subtle facial expressions conveying resolve and questioning, fine linework and gentle shading.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and flat natural pigments; Bali with large expressive eyes and elaborate ornaments; the earth-square rendered as a symbolic mandala-like patch; warm red/yellow/green dominance, temple-wall aesthetic, rhythmic decorative borders and sacred composure.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a devotional court tableau framed by lotus and floral borders; the earth-square as a central motif surrounded by stylized lotuses; deep blues and gold accents, intricate patterns, peacocks at the margins, a serene yet anticipatory mood with ornate textile-like detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["temple bells","low court murmurs","conch shell (distant)","silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: saṃdeho (Visarga -> o); prāṇānapi (prāṇān + api); devarājoktā (devarāja + uktā - Guna); bhūmireṣā (Visarga -> r)
FAQs
The speaker expresses unwavering determination—so strong that they are willing to give up even their life—showing a vow-like commitment to the requested act.
In standard Purāṇic usage, devarāja refers to Indra, the ruler of the devas, and the verse points to a statement or designation attributed to him.
Even after pledging full commitment, the speaker asks for the purpose behind the instruction, highlighting discernment: acting with resolve while still seeking clarity about intention and meaning.