Shloka 124
Puṣkara Sacrifice: Gāyatrī’s Marriage, Sāvitrī’s Wrath, Rudra’s Test, and the Tīrtha-Māhātmya
शक्रेणान्याहृताभीरा दत्ता सा विष्णुना स्वयम् । अनुमोदिता च रुद्रेण पित्राऽदत्ता स्वयं तथा
śakreṇānyāhṛtābhīrā dattā sā viṣṇunā svayam | anumoditā ca rudreṇa pitrā'dattā svayaṃ tathā
สตรีอภีรา ผู้ซึ่งศักระ (อินทรา) นำมาจากที่อื่นนั้น พระวิษณุทรงประทานให้อภิเษกด้วยพระองค์เอง; และพระรุทระก็ทรงอนุโมทนาเห็นชอบ อีกทั้งบิดาของนางก็ได้มอบนางด้วยตนเองเช่นกัน
Unspecified (narrative voice within the Adhyaya; not explicit in the provided excerpt)
Concept: Dharma is established through proper sanction and responsibility: guardians (devas) and the father’s consent together confer legitimacy, transforming crisis into order.
Application: In major life decisions, seek rightful consent, transparency, and community/elder blessing; legitimacy is strengthened when responsibility is shared and acknowledged.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Indra arrives with a veiled Abhīrā maiden, and the assembly watches as Viṣṇu Himself performs the solemn act of giving her in marriage. Rudra raises a hand in approving assent, while the maiden’s father steps forward to confirm the gift—an extraordinary convergence of divine and familial authority sealing the rite.","primary_figures":["Indra (Śakra)","Vishnu","Rudra (Shiva)","Abhīrā woman (bride)","the bride’s father","assembled devas and sages"],"setting":"Celestial marriage pavilion within a ritual hall; garlands, sacred fire, conch and lamps; throne-like seats for devas","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["marigold gold","turquoise","crimson","pearl white","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a divine wedding pavilion with heavy gold leaf; Vishnu centrally performing kanyādāna, Indra presenting the veiled Abhīrā bride, Rudra approving with a raised hand; the father offering symbolic water and gifts; ornate crowns, gem-studded jewelry, rich crimson and emerald textiles; sacred fire and ritual vessels rendered with meticulous South Indian iconography; elaborate arch and border work.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined wedding scene with delicate gestures—Vishnu’s calm authority, Indra’s formal presentation, Rudra’s subtle approval; soft turquoise sky and gentle gold highlights; lyrical pavilion drapery; expressive faces; fine detailing of garlands and fire.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines and temple-wall grandeur; Vishnu, Indra, and Rudra in iconic poses; the bride veiled with stylized ornaments; warm yellow-red-green palette; sacred fire as a central motif; decorative bands and lotus medallions framing the marriage rite.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ceremonial pavilion framed by lotus and floral borders; deep blue ground with gold motifs; Vishnu emphasized at center with symmetrical attendants; garlands, peacocks, and stylized cows subtly referencing Abhīrā pastoral identity; intricate textile patterns and devotional ornamentation in Nathdwara tradition."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["conch shell","mṛdaṅga (soft)","temple bells","mantra cadence","crackling sacred fire"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: शक्रेणान्याहृताभीरा = शक्रेण + अन्य + आहृता + अभीरा; पित्राऽदत्ता = पित्रा + अदत्ता
FAQs
It presents a marriage (or formal giving) as being validated by multiple authorities—Viṣṇu as the giver, Rudra as the approver, and the father also giving—emphasizing social and divine sanction.
Their mention signals broad divine endorsement across major deities, portraying the act as aligned with dharma and accepted by prominent divine powers.
The verse implies that important social rites—especially marriage—should be conducted with proper consent and approval (family and respected authority), portraying legitimacy through recognized sanction.