Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 8
The Deeds of Nahuṣa: Entry into Nāgāhvaya, Reunion with Parents, and Royal Consecration
अशोकसुंदरी सा तु तयोः पादौ पुनः पुनः । ननाम भक्त्या भावेन उभयोः सा वरानना
aśokasuṃdarī sā tu tayoḥ pādau punaḥ punaḥ | nanāma bhaktyā bhāvena ubhayoḥ sā varānanā
แล้วอศोकสุนทรี ผู้มีพักตร์งดงาม กราบลงแทบพระบาทของทั้งสองครั้งแล้วครั้งเล่า ด้วยภักติและความเคารพจากใจอย่างลึกซึ้ง
Narrator (contextual verse; not a direct speech)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Type: city
Sandhi Resolution Notes: अशोकसुंदरी (कर्मधारय-समास); वरानना (कर्मधारय-समास); पुनः पुनः (पुनरुक्ति-प्रयोग).
FAQs
Repeated prostration/bowing (namaskāra) at the feet of revered persons, performed with bhakti (devotion) and bhāva (inner sincerity).
It emphasizes sustained, heartfelt reverence—devotion expressed not once, but repeatedly, indicating humility and deep respect.
True respect is shown through humble conduct and sincere feeling, especially toward elders, benefactors, or spiritually significant figures.