Shloka 94
Rudra’s Removal of Brahmahatyā; Kapālamocana and Avimukta Māhātmya; Origins of Nara and Karṇa
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द्वितीयं वदनं तस्य यजुर्वेदप्रवर्तकम् । तृतीयं सामवेदस्य अथर्वार्थं चतुर्थकम्
dvitīyaṃ vadanaṃ tasya yajurvedapravartakam | tṛtīyaṃ sāmavedasya atharvārthaṃ caturthakam
พระพักตร์ที่สองของพระองค์ทรงให้ยชุรเวทดำเนินไป; พระพักตร์ที่สามเป็นบ่อเกิดแห่งสามเวท; และพระพักตร์ที่สี่เพื่ออรรถและนัยแห่งอถรรพเวท
Not explicitly identifiable from the single verse (context needed from surrounding verses).
Concept: Vedic knowledge is not humanly invented but cosmically emanated through the creator’s ordered faculties.
Application: Treat scriptural learning as disciplined reception: study distinct branches with respect for their purpose (ritual, chant, meaning), and align learning with humility rather than display.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Brahmā, lotus-born, is shown with four radiant faces, each exhaling a different stream of sacred sound—Yajus as ritual fire-formulas, Sāman as musical waves, and Atharvan as luminous mantric sigils. The syllables spiral outward like constellations, forming the architecture of the cosmos around the lotus pedestal.","primary_figures":["Brahmā (Padmayoni)","subtle personifications of Yajurveda","subtle personifications of Sāmaveda","subtle personifications of Atharvaveda"],"setting":"A cosmic lotus above the causal waters; Vedic syllables forming mandalas in the sky; faint outlines of nascent worlds.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["lotus pink","saffron gold","sapphire blue","pearl white","smoke-gray"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Brahmā seated on a fully bloomed lotus rising from Viṣṇu’s navel (implied), four faces emitting stylized Vedic scripts; heavy gold leaf halo, rich vermilion and emerald borders, gem-studded crown and ornaments, sacred fire altar motifs for Yajurveda, musical vine-like patterns for Sāmaveda, protective yantra-like emblems for Atharvaveda; symmetrical temple-icon composition.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate Brahmā on a pink lotus over calm cosmic waters, fine calligraphic Devanāgarī-like curls drifting from each face; cool blues and soft greens with lyrical clouds; refined facial features, gentle shading, minimal gold accents; a quiet sense of ordered creation.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, Brahmā with pronounced eyes and ornate crown, lotus pedestal and swirling mantra-bands; natural pigment palette dominated by red, yellow, green; rhythmic patterns suggesting chant and ritual; temple-wall aesthetic with framed borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central lotus throne with Brahmā, surrounding concentric lotus motifs and floral borders; Vedic syllables rendered as decorative patterns; deep indigo background with gold highlights; peacocks and stylized clouds as auspicious fillers, emphasizing sacred sound as ornament."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft drone (tanpura)","temple bells (distant)","subtle conch shell (opening)","gentle wind over water"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यजुर्वेदप्रवर्तकम् = यजुः + वेद + प्रवर्तकम् (समास); सामवेदस्य = सामन् + वेदस्य (समास); अथर्वार्थम् = अथर्वन् + अर्थम् (समास)
FAQs
The verse describes a four-faced source of Vedic transmission, which traditionally points to Brahmā (Caturmukha) in creation narratives.
It presents the Vedas as emanating through distinct “faces” (mouths), symbolizing differentiated functions of revelation, recitation, and transmission of Vedic knowledge.
Sacred knowledge is portrayed as structured and purposeful; the implied lesson is to approach scripture with discipline—receiving each tradition according to its proper method and intent.