Shloka 4
Yayāti’s Vaiṣṇava Rule and the Earth Made Like Vaikuṇṭha
with Viṣṇu Name-Invocation
श्रीनिवासं पीतवासं माधवं मोक्षदं प्रभुम् । इत्येवं हि समुच्चारं नामभिर्मानवाः सदा
śrīnivāsaṃ pītavāsaṃ mādhavaṃ mokṣadaṃ prabhum | ityevaṃ hi samuccāraṃ nāmabhirmānavāḥ sadā
“ศรีนิวาสะ ปีตวาสะ มาธวะ พระผู้ประทานโมกษะ ผู้เป็นนายสูงสุด”—ดังนี้แล มนุษย์พึงสวดนามทั้งหลายของพระองค์ร่วมกันเช่นนี้อยู่เสมอ
Unspecified (narrative instruction within the Padma Purāṇa dialogue context)
Concept: Constant collective recitation of Viṣṇu’s names—Śrīnivāsa, Pītavāsa, Mādhava, Mokṣada Prabhu—functions as a direct means toward liberation and steady devotion.
Application: Adopt a ‘name-bundle’ practice: repeat these four names at transitions (before meals, before travel, before sleep). Use ‘Mokṣada’ as a reminder to choose actions that reduce bondage—truthfulness, restraint, compassion.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A simple domestic shrine glows with lamp-light as a family recites together: ‘Śrīnivāsa, Pītavāsa, Mādhava, Mokṣada.’ Viṣṇu appears in a gentle vision—yellow garments shimmering—his presence felt as both intimate household protector and liberator.","primary_figures":["Vishnu (Pītavāsa)","Householder family (men, women, elders, children)","Lakshmi (subtle presence)"],"setting":"Village home altar with Tulasi courtyard hinted in the background, brass lamp, conch, and a small Viṣṇu icon; prayer mats and offerings of fruits.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["marigold yellow","lamp-flame amber","sandalwood beige","deep teal","gold leaf"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viṣṇu as Pītavāsa standing in tribhaṅga with heavy gold leaf on crown and halo; below, a small family group with folded hands; ornate arch, rich reds/greens, gem-like highlights; the four names inscribed as decorative calligraphy bands around the frame.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Intimate indoor scene—soft lamp glow, delicate textiles, a small shrine niche; Viṣṇu’s vision appears as a translucent figure in yellow robes; refined faces, gentle domestic realism, muted warm palette with cool shadows.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Stylized household shrine with bold outlines; Viṣṇu in yellow garment, green-red borders; lamp flames rendered as rhythmic motifs; devotees in simplified forms, temple-wall narrative clarity.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Central Viṣṇu/Kṛṣṇa figure in yellow, surrounded by floral borders and lotus motifs; lower register shows devotees singing; deep blue background with gold ornamentation, festive devotional textile composition."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["hand cymbals (kartal)","temple bells","soft mridangam","conch shell"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: इत्येवम् = इति + एवम् (स्वर-सन्धिः, यणादेशः); अन्यत्र पदच्छेदः स्पष्टः।
FAQs
These are epithets of Viṣṇu: Śrīnivāsa (abode of Lakṣmī), Pītavāsa (wearer of yellow garments), and Mādhava (a common name of Viṣṇu/Kṛṣṇa).
It recommends continual recitation/chanting of the Lord’s names—uttering multiple divine names together as a form of devotion (nāma-japa/saṅkīrtana).
Consistent remembrance of God through sacred names is presented as a direct spiritual discipline, oriented toward purification and ultimately liberation (mokṣa).