Shloka 140
Puṣkara Sacrifice: Gāyatrī’s Marriage, Sāvitrī’s Wrath, Rudra’s Test, and the Tīrtha-Māhātmya
यद्येष ते स्थिरो भावस्तिष्ठ देव नमोस्तुते । अहं कथं सखीनां तु दर्शयिष्यामि वै मुखम्
yadyeṣa te sthiro bhāvastiṣṭha deva namostute | ahaṃ kathaṃ sakhīnāṃ tu darśayiṣyāmi vai mukham
หากปณิธานของท่านมั่นคงจริงแล้ว ข้าแต่พระผู้เป็นเจ้า โปรดประทับอยู่เถิด—ขอนอบน้อมแด่ท่าน แต่ข้าพเจ้าจะเอาหน้าไปพบสหายหญิงทั้งหลายได้อย่างไร
Unspecified (a female speaker addressing a deity in dialogue context)
Concept: Even when a divine or powerful will is ‘firm’, human relationships and social accountability still weigh on the heart; dharma includes sensitivity to one’s community and honor.
Application: Before acting on a decision, consider downstream relational consequences; pair firmness with compassion and transparent communication.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A veiled celestial woman stands at the edge of a sacrificial pavilion, palms folded in namaskāra, her gaze lowered in shame and worry. Behind her, distant companions appear as soft silhouettes, while a radiant deity remains still, embodying an unshaken resolve.","primary_figures":["A celestial woman (unnamed speaker)","A deity addressed as ‘deva’ (Vishnu-like radiance)","Companions (sakhīs) as background figures"],"setting":"Yajña-maṇḍapa threshold with lotus-carved pillars, ritual fires faintly visible, a liminal space between private plea and public gaze.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["lotus pink","saffron gold","smoky ash gray","deep indigo","pearl white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a modestly adorned celestial woman with downcast eyes offers namaskāra at the edge of a yajña pavilion; the deity stands calm and unmoving with a halo of gold leaf, ornate arch and lotus motifs, rich crimson and emerald textiles, gem-studded jewelry, sacred fire rendered with stylized flames, heavy gold leaf embellishment emphasizing divine steadiness.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate, lyrical scene at a ritual pavilion; the woman’s veil and lowered gaze convey lajjā, companions hinted in the distance; cool twilight blues and soft pinks, refined facial features, gentle landscape beyond the pavilion, minimal but precise ritual details (altar, kusa grass).","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and warm natural pigments; the woman in graceful tribhaṅga with folded hands, large expressive eyes turned downward; the deity with luminous aura and stylized ornaments; yajña elements simplified into iconic forms, dominant reds, yellows, greens with rhythmic patterning on pillars.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a devotional pavilion framed by lotus borders; central calm deity with deep blue aura, the woman at the side in supplication; intricate floral patterns, peacocks near the threshold, stylized lamps and garlands, gold highlights and dense decorative detailing in Nathdwara-inspired composition."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"emotional","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","low crackle of sacrificial fire","hushed murmurs","conch shell in the distance","brief silence after ‘namo’"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यद्येष = यदि + एषः; भावस्तिष्ठ = भावः + तिष्ठ; नमोस्तुते = नमः + अस्तु + ते
FAQs
It contrasts a deity’s firm resolve with the speaker’s human concern for reputation and social accountability—“How can I face my companions?”
The phrase “namo ’stu te” frames the speaker’s anxiety within reverence, showing devotion even amid fear of worldly judgment.
It highlights the tension between personal/spiritual encounters and communal norms, urging reflection on integrity, consent, and the consequences of one’s actions in society.