Shloka 14
Tīrtha-Māhātmya: Dharmatīrtha, Plakṣādevī Sarasvatī, Śākambharī, and Suvarṇa
Kṛṣṇa–Rudra Episode
शाकंभरीति विख्याता त्रिषुलोकेषु विश्रुता । दिव्यं वर्षसहस्रं च शाकेन किल भारत
śākaṃbharīti vikhyātā triṣulokeṣu viśrutā | divyaṃ varṣasahasraṃ ca śākena kila bhārata
ఆమె ‘శాకంభరీ’ అని ప్రసిద్ధి, త్రిలోకాలలో విఖ్యాతి పొందింది. ఓ భారతా, ఆమె వెయ్యి దివ్య సంవత్సరాలు శాకములతోనే జీవులను పోషించిందని చెబుతారు.
Unspecified (narrator addressing 'Bhārata')
Concept: Sustaining beings through simple, sattvic nourishment is a divine form of compassion and protection.
Application: Practice food-as-sevā: feed others, reduce waste, and adopt periodic simple diets to cultivate steadiness and compassion.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Śākambharī stands as a serene, motherly divinity, her hands overflowing with fresh greens and forest produce, as emaciated beings regain strength around her. The three worlds are hinted in the background—earthly villagers, celestial devas, and sages—united by the single act of nourishment.","primary_figures":["Śākambharī Devī","devas (background)","hungry beings/people","attendant sages"],"setting":"A sacred grove transitioning into a subtle cosmic panorama, with baskets of leafy greens, gourds, and herbs arranged like offerings.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["leaf green","lotus pink","turmeric gold","deep indigo","earth brown"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Śākambharī Devī front-facing on a lotus pedestal, holding overflowing bunches of leafy greens and vegetables, haloed with thick gold leaf aureole; rich red and emerald drapery, gem-studded crown, ornate arch (prabhāvali) with miniature devas; foreground shows grateful beings receiving food, all rendered with embossed gold highlights and traditional South Indian iconography.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Śākambharī in a forest clearing with delicate brushwork, soft facial features, and lyrical naturalism; baskets of greens and gourds arranged near a stream, distant hills and a pale sky suggesting the three worlds; cool greens and blues with fine floral detailing and gentle narrative intimacy.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Śākambharī Devī with bold black outlines, large expressive eyes, and natural pigment palette; she pours forth greens like a river of nourishment, surrounded by sages and devas; temple-wall aesthetic with red, yellow, and green dominance, stylized foliage motifs and symmetrical composition.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: A devotional tableau where Śākambharī’s lotus throne is framed by intricate floral borders and lotus motifs; peacocks and cows appear as symbols of abundance; deep blue background with gold detailing, dense ornamentation, and patterned textiles, emphasizing the sanctity of food-offering as worship."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","gentle drone (tanpura)","forest birds","subtle conch at cadence"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: śākaṃbharīti = śākaṃbharī + iti (vowel sandhi). triṣulokeṣu treated as dvigu (tri + loka) with locative plural.
FAQs
Śākambharī is a renowned divine form associated with nourishing and sustaining life; the verse highlights her fame across the three worlds and her role in providing sustenance.
It indicates an extraordinarily long, superhuman timespan (divya-varṣa), emphasizing the enduring, cosmic scale of Śākambharī’s sustaining power.
The verse elevates the virtue of nourishment and protection: divine greatness is shown not only through power, but through sustained care for living beings.