Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 31
Entering Kāmodā and the Doctrine of Dreams, Sleep, and the Self
अन्नाहारेण संपुष्टैरंतरात्मा सुखं व्रजेत् । सुसुखाज्जायते मोहस्तस्मान्मनः प्रमुह्यति
annāhāreṇa saṃpuṣṭairaṃtarātmā sukhaṃ vrajet | susukhājjāyate mohastasmānmanaḥ pramuhyati
เมื่ออาตมันภายในได้รับการหล่อเลี้ยงด้วยอาหาร ก็เคลื่อนไปสู่ความสบาย; แต่จากความสุขสบายที่เกินพอดี ย่อมเกิดโมหะ และเพราะเหตุนั้นจิตใจก็หลงงง
Unspecified (context-dependent within Bhūmi-khaṇḍa Adhyaya 120)
Concept: Comfort born of abundant food can breed moha (delusion); therefore the mind becomes confused—discipline in consumption supports clarity and spiritual progress.
Application: Adopt mindful eating: simple, sattvic meals; avoid overeating; keep a small daily fast-window or light dinner; pair meals with gratitude and a brief Nārāyaṇa-smaraṇa to prevent comfort from turning into complacency.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A householder sits before an overflowing platter, surrounded by soft cushions and luxury, while a faint mist of moha rises from the excess like a fog clouding the head. In contrast, a small side vignette shows the same person offering a modest portion to Viṣṇu and then eating calmly, the mind depicted as a clear lake.","primary_figures":["householder (or seeker)","allegorical Moha as a fog-like presence","subtle Viṣṇu altar image (śālagrāma or icon)"],"setting":"Domestic shrine room blending into dining space—showing how daily habits become spiritual practice or bondage.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["warm amber","copper brown","leaf green","cream white","deep maroon"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: interior shrine-dining scene with gold leaf lamp glow; a lavish feast on one side with moha-fog curling upward; on the other, a modest offering plate before a small Viṣṇu/śālagrāma altar; rich reds and greens, ornate textiles, gem-like highlights, moral contrast rendered iconically.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate domestic scene; delicate depiction of food abundance and a soft haze around the mind; a calm vignette of simple prasad on a leaf plate; cool yet warm palette balance, refined faces, lyrical realism.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines; stylized platter and fog-like moha; shrine lamp and Viṣṇu emblem; strong red/yellow/green pigments; didactic split-panel composition like a temple mural narrative.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central motif of a clear lotus-lake (mind) contrasted with a clouded lotus-lake; ornate borders with vines and lotuses; deep blue/maroon ground with gold detailing; small Viṣṇu shrine motif at top center, devotional domestic symbolism."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["temple bells","clinking of offering vessels","soft household ambience","brief silence"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: संपुष्टैरंतरात्मा = संपुष्टैः + अन्तरात्मा; सुसुखाज्जायते = सु-सुखात् + जायते; मोहस्तस्मान्मनः = मोहः + तस्मात् + मनः.
FAQs
It warns that while proper nourishment brings ease, excessive comfort can generate delusion (moha), leading the mind into confusion—so moderation and vigilance are advised.
It links indulgence in ease with mental dullness; spiritual discipline often requires measured living so the mind remains clear and capable of discernment.
No. It acknowledges the benefit of nourishment, but cautions against the complacency and delusion that can arise from overindulgent comfort.