Shloka 112
Origin of the Lunar Dynasty: Soma’s Rise, the Tārā Abduction War, Budha–Purūravas Genealogy, and Kārtavīrya Arjuna
सर्वे कांचनयूपास्ते सर्वे कांचनवेदिकाः । सर्वे देवैश्च संप्राप्ता विमानस्थैरलंकृतैः
sarve kāṃcanayūpāste sarve kāṃcanavedikāḥ | sarve devaiśca saṃprāptā vimānasthairalaṃkṛtaiḥ
ยัญพิธีเหล่านั้นล้วนมีเสายูปะเป็นทองคำ และแท่นเวทิกาก็เป็นทองคำทั้งสิ้น ทุกพิธีมีเหล่าเทวะมาประชุม พร้อมความวิจิตร โดยประทับอยู่บนวิมานทิพย์
Unspecified (narratorial description within Adhyaya 12 context)
Concept: Ritual excellence and purity of offering attract divine presence; sacred action becomes a luminous, ordered cosmos in miniature.
Application: Sanctify daily duties as offerings—keep a clean, dedicated worship space; perform charity and worship with care rather than haste.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A vast sacrificial courtyard gleams with kākṣa of polished stone, where every yūpa and vedikā is wrought in gold, reflecting a sky filled with hovering vimānas. Devas descend in orderly ranks, their ornaments catching the light as they attend the rite, while incense haze turns the air into a shimmering veil.","primary_figures":["attending Devas (Indra’s retinue)","celestial charioteers in vimānas","royal yajamāna (unnamed)","ṛtvij priests"],"setting":"A grand yajña-maṇḍapa with golden yūpas and vedikās, banners, ritual fires, and aerial vimānas above a cosmic-blue sky.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["gold leaf","saffron orange","sapphire blue","ivory white","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a monumental yajña-maṇḍapa with fully golden yūpas and vedikās, central sacred fire with stylized flames, devas arriving in tiered composition, vimānas above with ornate arches; heavy gold leaf embossing on pillars, jewelry, and halos; rich vermilion and emerald textiles; gem-studded crowns; symmetrical South Indian iconographic framing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a luminous sacrificial courtyard rendered with delicate linework, cool sky gradients, and refined faces; devas in pastel garments hover in small vimānas; the golden posts and altars glow softly; lyrical trees and distant hills frame the scene; fine floral borders and subtle shading.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and flat natural pigments; golden yūpas and vedikās stylized with rhythmic patterns; devas with large expressive eyes and elaborate crowns; vimānas as decorative motifs in the upper register; warm red-yellow-green palette with temple-wall aesthetic.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a ceremonial courtyard filled with lotus and floral borders, golden altar motifs, and a sky crowded with decorative vimānas; intricate patterns around the fire; peacocks and sacred flora at the margins; deep indigo background with gold detailing and symmetrical ornamentation."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["temple bells","conch shell","crackling sacrificial fire","soft drone of Vedic chanting","distant celestial drums"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यूपास्ते = यूपाः + ते; देवैश्च = देवैः + च; विमानस्थैरलंकृतैः = विमानस्थैः + अलंकृतैः.
FAQs
It highlights the yūpa (sacrificial post) and the vedikā (altar), both described as golden—imagery that signals a grand, highly meritorious sacrificial setting.
They are celestial attendants or divine beings described as being “situated in vimānas,” i.e., heavenly chariots or aerial vehicles, contributing to the scene’s divine splendor.
The verse suggests that sacred, well-performed rites and exalted settings are associated with divine presence—portraying a worldview where dharmic acts attract auspicious, higher support.