Shloka 21
The Glory of the Mother-and-Father Tīrtha
Within the Vena Episode
अस्माकं दर्शनं व्रिप्र न मोघं जायते वरम् । वरं वरय भद्रं ते मनसा यद्धिरोचते
asmākaṃ darśanaṃ vripra na moghaṃ jāyate varam | varaṃ varaya bhadraṃ te manasā yaddhirocate
ดูก่อนพราหมณ์ การที่เราปรากฏต่อหน้าเจ้านั้นย่อมไม่เป็นหมันเลย เพราะฉะนั้นขอความสวัสดีจงมีแก่เจ้า—จงเลือกพรใด ๆ ตามที่จิตใจเจ้าปรารถนาโดยแท้
Unspecified divine being(s) addressing a brāhmaṇa (vipra)
Concept: When the divine reveals itself, the encounter is never fruitless; the devotee is invited to align desire with dharma and devotion.
Application: When opportunities for grace arise (darśana, satsanga, temple visit), ask inwardly for what strengthens character and devotion rather than transient rewards.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A humble brāhmaṇa stands with folded palms as a radiant assembly of devas manifests in midair, their presence turning the ordinary ground into a sanctified mandala. The lead deity gestures in blessing, inviting the brāhmaṇa to choose a boon, while lotus petals drift through the luminous air.","primary_figures":["brāhmaṇa (vipra)","surottamāḥ (foremost devas)","a leading deva figure (Indra-like, optional)"],"setting":"Forest-edge hermitage clearing with a small altar, kusa grass, and a water pot; the sky opens with a celestial corridor.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["gold leaf","sapphire blue","lotus pink","ivory white","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a brāhmaṇa in white dhoti and sacred thread stands before a semicircle of devas with towering crowns; the central deva raises a blessing hand, surrounded by a halo rendered in heavy gold leaf, rich vermilion backdrop, ornate jewelry with gem-like highlights, lotus motifs framing the scene, temple-arch border and embossed gold detailing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate devas descending through pale blue sky, soft Himalayan-like hills behind a quiet āśrama; fine linework on the brāhmaṇa’s folded hands, subtle pastel lotus-pink clouds, lyrical trees and a small yajña-vedi, refined faces and gentle expressions, airy composition with narrative clarity.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, warm ochres and greens; devas with large expressive eyes and layered ornaments, central blessing gesture, brāhmaṇa in simple white with red border; stylized lotus halo and temple-wall symmetry, flat yet majestic color fields with traditional mural rhythm.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a devotional darśana tableau framed by intricate floral borders and lotus vines; celestial figures above showering petals, deep indigo background with gold accents; peacocks at the corners, stylized lotuses and sacred geometry around the boon-giving moment, ornate textile-like detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft conch shell","temple bells","celestial chimes","brief silence after ‘varaṃ varaya’"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यद्धिरोचते→यत्+हि+रोचते; (व्रिप्र) likely for विप्र.
FAQs
It states that divine darśana is never fruitless; the recipient is invited to ask for a boon aligned with sincere inner desire.
'Vipra' is a respectful address to a brāhmaṇa (a learned priest/sage), indicating the listener is a Brahmin recipient of the dialogue.
It encourages clarity and sincerity of intention—asking for what one truly deems worthy—while affirming that sacred encounter (darśana) yields meaningful results.