Shloka 6

Origin of Suvrata

Boon, Sacred Ford, and the Birth Narrative

Devanagari script

सर्वज्ञं सर्वदं दांतं तपस्तेजः समन्वितम् । देवब्राह्मणलोकानां पालकं पूजकं सदा

Transliteration

sarvajñaṃ sarvadaṃ dāṃtaṃ tapastejaḥ samanvitam | devabrāhmaṇalokānāṃ pālakaṃ pūjakaṃ sadā

Translation

ผู้ทรงรอบรู้ทุกสิ่ง ผู้ประทานทุกประการ ผู้สำรวมตน ประกอบด้วยรัศมีแห่งตบะ—ทรงเป็นผู้พิทักษ์และผู้บูชาหมู่เทวะและหมู่พราหมณ์อยู่เสมอ

Word by Word

• सर्व-ज्ञम्: all-knowing
• सर्व-ज्ञम्: Karma (Object-qualifier/कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सर्व (प्रातिपदिक) + ज्ञ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; समासः—तत्पुरुष (सर्वं जानाति इति) विशेषणम् (पुत्रम्/तम्)

• सर्व-दम्: giver of all (boons)
• सर्व-दम्: Karma (Object-qualifier/कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सर्व (प्रातिपदिक) + द (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; समासः—तत्पुरुष (सर्वं ददाति इति) विशेषणम्

• दान्तम्: self-controlled
• दान्तम्: Karma (Object-qualifier/कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: दान्त (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; विशेषणम् (दमितेन्द्रियः)

• तपस्-तेजः: the splendor of austerity
• तपस्-तेजः: Sahacarya/Guṇa (Attribute/गुण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तपस् (प्रातिपदिक) + तेजस् (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; समासः—तत्पुरुष (तपसः तेजः)

• समन्वितम्: endowed (with)
• समन्वितम्: Karma (Object-qualifier/कर्मविशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सम्-अन्-वि-इ (धातु) → समन्वित (कृदन्त-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: क्त (past passive participle), पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; विशेषणम्—‘युक्त/सम्पन्न’

• देव-ब्राह्मण-लोकानाम्: of gods, brahmins, and people
• देव-ब्राह्मण-लोकानाम्: Sambandha (Genitive relation/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: देव (प्रातिपदिक) + ब्राह्मण (प्रातिपदिक) + लोक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, षष्ठी-विभक्ति, बहुवचन; समासः—तत्पुरुष (देवानां ब्राह्मणानां लोकानां च)

• पालकम्: protector
• पालकम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पालक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; कर्तृवाचक-नाम (agent noun)

• पूजकम्: worshipper
• पूजकम्: Karma (Object/कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पूजक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया-विभक्ति, एकवचन; कर्तृवाचक-नाम

• सदा: always
• सदा: Kriya-visheṣaṇa (Adverbial/क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: सदा (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय (कालवाचक क्रियाविशेषण)

Speaker

Unspecified (verse excerpt; likely within the Pulastya–Bhīṣma dialogue framework of the Bhūmi-khaṇḍa)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: True greatness combines knowledge, generosity, self-restraint, tapas-born radiance, and active protection of dharmic communities.

Application: Cultivate discipline and learning; use power/resources to protect the vulnerable and support spiritual institutions rather than seeking status.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: vira

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Visual Art Cues

Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"An idealized youthful son stands radiant with tapas-tejas, holding a scripture in one hand and offering gifts with the other, embodying ‘sarvada’ and ‘dānta’. Behind him, devas and brāhmaṇas are shown under his protection—an image of dharma upheld through humility and strength.","primary_figures":["ideal son (dhārmic protector)","brāhmaṇas","devas (symbolic presence)"],"setting":"A royal-cum-āśrama courtyard: sacrificial fire altar at one side, a small Viṣṇu shrine at the other, with people receiving protection and charity.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["sunlit gold","saffron","deep maroon","peacock blue","ash grey"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central heroic-yet-serene figure with gold-leaf aura, scripture and dāna gesture; brāhmaṇas and devas arranged symmetrically; ornate pillars and arch, rich reds/greens, heavy gold detailing on ornaments and halos.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined court-āśrama blend, delicate faces, soft light; the figure’s radiance suggested by pale gold wash; brāhmaṇas seated with manuscripts; subtle devas in the sky; cool blues and warm saffrons balanced.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, strong primary pigments; central figure with large eyes and stylized ornaments; brāhmaṇas and devas in tiered composition; lamp motifs and floral borders like a temple panel.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional framing with lotus borders; central figure before a small Viṣṇu symbol; attendants, cows/peacocks as auspicious fillers; deep blue background with gold and saffron highlights."}

Audio Atmosphere

Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["mridangam (soft)","temple bells","chanting undertone","wind through courtyard","conch shell (punctuation)"]}

Sandhi Resolution Notes

Sandhi Resolution Notes: tapastejaḥ = तपस् + तेजः (स् + त); devabrāhmaṇalokānāṃ = देव-ब्राह्मण-लोकानाम्.

FAQs

What qualities does this verse praise as marks of an ideal dhārmic person or ruler?

It highlights omniscience or right discernment (sarvajña), generosity (sarvada), self-control (dānta), and the spiritual potency gained through austerity (tapastejaḥ), along with active protection and honoring of devas and brāhmaṇas.

Why are devas and brāhmaṇas singled out as being protected and honored?

In Purāṇic dharma, devas represent cosmic order and brāhmaṇas represent custodianship of Veda, ritual, and teaching; protecting and honoring both is presented as sustaining social and cosmic stability.

What is the ethical lesson conveyed by pairing ‘protector’ (pālaka) with ‘worshipper’ (pūjaka)?

Power is framed as service: one should not only guard the righteous but also actively revere and support them, combining authority with humility and devotion.