Shloka 14
Puṣkara Sacrifice: Gāyatrī’s Marriage, Sāvitrī’s Wrath, Rudra’s Test, and the Tīrtha-Māhātmya
योगिनो योगयुक्ता ये ब्राह्मणा वेदपारगाः । न लभंते प्रार्थयन्तस्तां गतिं दुहिता गता
yogino yogayuktā ye brāhmaṇā vedapāragāḥ | na labhaṃte prārthayantastāṃ gatiṃ duhitā gatā
แม้เหล่าโยคีผู้ประกอบโยคะ และพราหมณ์ผู้เชี่ยวชาญพระเวท ก็ยังมิได้บรรลุคตินั้นแม้เพียรอธิษฐาน—แต่ธิดากลับได้บรรลุแล้ว
Unspecified (narrative voice within Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa context)
Concept: Auspicious destiny can be attained not only by strenuous yogic or Vedic mastery but also through extraordinary merit and divine arrangement—hinting at the supremacy of grace over mere effort.
Application: Do not measure spiritual worth only by visible austerity or scholarship; cultivate humility, devotion, and trust that sincere goodness can open doors beyond one’s perceived capacity.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A ring of radiant yogins and Veda-knowing brāhmaṇas stand in awe, their hands folded, as the maiden is shown ascending effortlessly toward a luminous state beyond them. The composition emphasizes paradox: intense ascetics below, and a serene, grace-borne ascent above, with Brahmā’s lotus-throne shimmering in the distance.","primary_figures":["the maiden","yogins","Veda-pāraga brāhmaṇas","Brahmā (distant presiding)","celestial attendants"],"setting":"A layered cosmic scene: lower tier with ascetics in meditation, upper tier with a luminous pathway of lotuses leading toward Brahmā’s realm.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["midnight indigo","radiant gold","lotus pink","ash white","emerald"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: dramatic tiered composition—foreground yogins with matted hair and prayer beads, brāhmaṇas holding palm-leaf manuscripts; center the maiden rising on a trail of lotus petals toward a distant Brahmā; heavy gold-leaf radiance, rich indigo background, vermillion accents, ornate borders and jewel-like detailing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical paradox scene—cool indigo sky, delicate lotuses forming an ascending path; yogins and scholars below with refined faces, subtle expressions of wonder; the maiden’s serene ascent, soft gold highlights, airy clouds and gentle gradients.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines and iconic figures—yogins in meditative poses, brāhmaṇas with manuscripts; the maiden elevated centrally with a bright aureole; warm reds/yellows/greens against dark ground, temple-wall symmetry and lotus bands.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: deep blue field filled with lotus motifs; rows of yogins and brāhmaṇas at the bottom like a devotional frieze; the maiden ascending through concentric lotus rings toward a glowing throne; intricate floral borders, gold detailing, peacocks and lamp-bearing attendants at the margins."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"fast-dramatic","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","crescendo of temple bells","tanpura drone","brief silence at the revelation"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: योगिनो→योगिनः; लभंते→लभन्ते; प्रार्थयन्तस्तां→प्रार्थयन्तः ताम्.
FAQs
It contrasts external qualifications (yogic discipline and Vedic mastery) with the mystery of grace/merit: the highest “gati” may elude even accomplished seekers, yet be attained by someone unexpected (here, “the daughter”).
This single verse does not identify her by name. Identification depends on the surrounding verses of Adhyaya 17; with only this line provided, a definitive attribution would be speculative.
While the verse does not explicitly name Bhakti, its rhetorical contrast supports a common Purāṇic theme: mere learning or technique is insufficient without inner purity and divine favor—often articulated elsewhere in the Padma Purana through devotion.