Shloka 144
The Manifestation of Viṣṇu’s Footprints: Vāmana–Trivikrama, Bāṣkali’s Subjugation, and the Rise of Viṣṇupadī
Gaṅgā
अन्योपि योर्थी मे प्राप्तः समे प्रियतरः सदा । भवानत्र विशेषेण विचारं मा कृथाः क्वचित्
anyopi yorthī me prāptaḥ same priyataraḥ sadā | bhavānatra viśeṣeṇa vicāraṃ mā kṛthāḥ kvacit
నా వద్దకు మరొక యాచకుడు వచ్చినా, అతడూ నీవు ఎంత ప్రియుడవో అంతే సదా నాకు ప్రియుడు. కాబట్టి ఈ విషయంలో ఎప్పుడూ ప్రత్యేక సందేహం లేదా భ్రమ పెట్టుకోకు.
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Concept: Impartial compassion toward all who seek help; do not cultivate suspicion or special anxiety—dharma is steady and inclusive.
Application: Treat requests fairly; avoid favoritism and paranoia; keep your giving and decision-making consistent and transparent.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A benevolent king addresses a worried petitioner, his open palm signaling reassurance and equality. In the background, other supplicants wait calmly in a line, showing that the king’s compassion is steady and non-discriminating.","primary_figures":["Donor-king (Bāṣkali/Bali contextually)","Petitioner (Indra-in-disguise or brāhmaṇa)","Other supplicants"],"setting":"Palace audience hall with orderly rows of petitioners, scribes, and attendants holding water-pots for formal gifts.","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["soft gold","sage green","cream white","indigo","terracotta"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: king seated with a gentle blessing gesture toward the petitioner; other supplicants in symmetrical rows; gold-leaf on throne, arches, and jewelry; rich reds/greens, ornate borders, devotional calm.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined court scene with delicate faces; petitioner slightly anxious, king reassuring; soft natural light, patterned carpets, subtle architectural perspective; cool palette with lyrical serenity.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines; king’s open palm emphasized; petitioners as rhythmic figures; warm pigments, temple-wall composure, decorative bands framing the scene.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: court scene framed by lotus vines; repeated motifs of equal-giving (water-pot, cow, cloth) arranged symmetrically; deep blues and gold, intricate floral borders, serene devotional mood."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft birdsong","gentle bell chimes","quiet assembly murmurs","silence"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: अन्योपि = अन्यः + अपि; योर्थी = यः + अर्थी; भवानत्र = भवान् + अत्र; कृथाः क्वचित् (no sandhi change).
FAQs
It teaches impartial goodwill: the speaker assures the listener that other petitioners are not favored over him, and urges him not to entertain suspicion or jealousy.
Yes. It reflects a devotional ethic where the divine (or a revered authority) is portrayed as equally affectionate toward sincere seekers, discouraging rivalry among devotees.
Avoid partiality-based anxiety and mistrust; cultivate equanimity and confidence that sincere approach and merit—not jealousy—should guide one’s conduct.