Shloka 160
Brahmā’s Puṣkara Sacrifice: Kokāmukha Tīrtha, Varāha’s Aid, and the Arrival of Gāyatrī
यदि वास्ति मया कार्यं पितरं मे प्रयाचय । स दास्यति हि मां नूनं भवतः सत्यमुच्यते
yadi vāsti mayā kāryaṃ pitaraṃ me prayācaya | sa dāsyati hi māṃ nūnaṃ bhavataḥ satyamucyate
หากท่านมีความประสงค์ในตัวข้า ก็จงไปขอข้าจากบิดาของข้าเถิด ท่านย่อมได้แน่ เพราะเขาจะมอบข้าให้ท่าน—ถ้อยคำของท่านเป็นความจริง
Unspecified (context-dependent speaker within Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa narrative)
Concept: Legitimacy comes through proper request and truthful process; dharma prefers consent, mediation, and social accountability over force.
Application: When desire arises, pursue it through transparent, respectful channels; let truth and accountability guide relationships and decisions.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The maiden, still held, gathers composure and speaks with clear resolve, her free hand raised in a calm, instructive gesture. Indra’s posture wavers between authority and being morally checked, while the background hints at elders and the father’s household—symbols of rightful consent and social order.","primary_figures":["Maiden (composed, speaking)","Śakra (Indra)","Implied father/household elders (symbolic presence)"],"setting":"A threshold space—half village courtyard, half luminous path—suggesting the choice between dharmic request and coercive taking.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["soft gold","ivory","rose madder","deep teal","smoked umber"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: composed maiden addressing Indra with a dharmic gesture, gold-leaf aura emphasizing truth and restraint, rich red-green garments, ornate jewelry, symbolic father’s house in the background, embossed borders conveying moral clarity.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: quiet resolution—maiden’s calm face and raised hand, Indra listening with conflicted expression, delicate architectural hints of a courtyard, gentle warm lamplight, refined brushwork highlighting ethical persuasion.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: strong outlines and iconic gestures—maiden’s instructive mudrā, Indra’s attentive stance—balanced composition, natural pigment palette, temple-wall solemnity emphasizing dharma restored through speech.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central dialogue framed by lotus borders, gold accents around the maiden’s raised hand (truth motif), deep blue-green ground, floral filigree suggesting order returning, subtle cow motifs linking back to pastoral origin."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft temple bell","steady tanpura drone","night insects","gentle wind"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: वास्ति = वा + अस्ति; सत्यमुच्यते = सत्यम् + उच्यते.
FAQs
It reflects the traditional norm that a marriage proposal or request should be formally made to the bride’s father/guardian, emphasizing proper procedure (maryādā) in relationships.
The speaker affirms the other person’s statement as true (“bhavataḥ satyam ucyate”), presenting truthfulness as a validating ethical anchor within the dialogue.
The verse highlights orderly conduct: act through rightful channels, seek consent appropriately, and uphold truthful speech in important commitments.