Shloka 164
Brahmā’s Puṣkara Sacrifice and the Manifestation of Sarasvatī
with Tīrtha-Merit Teachings
गच्छामि तस्मात्कोप्यन्य उपायश्चिंत्यतामहो । तदाशयं विदित्वाहुस्ते समेत्य पितामहं
gacchāmi tasmātkopyanya upāyaściṃtyatāmaho | tadāśayaṃ viditvāhuste sametya pitāmahaṃ
ดังนั้นเราจักจากไป; โอ้เอ๋ย ขอให้คิดหาหนทางอื่นเถิด ครั้นรู้เจตนาของเขาแล้ว พวกเขาจึงพร้อมกันไปเฝ้าปิตามหะ พระพรหม
Unspecified (narrative voice within the Adhyaya; exact speaker not provided in the excerpt)
Concept: When one’s own capacity is exhausted, seek higher counsel rather than act rashly; dharmic problems require dharmic consultation.
Application: In crises, pause, admit limits, consult wise mentors, and choose the remedy that minimizes harm.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A worried assembly of devas and sages pauses mid-counsel, their faces lit by uncertainty, then turns as one toward the radiant path leading to Pitāmaha. In the distance, Brahmā’s lotus-throne glows above a cosmic lake, suggesting that only higher wisdom can untie the knot of danger.","primary_figures":["devas (collective)","sages (collective)","Brahmā (Pitāmaha)"],"setting":"celestial corridor leading to Brahmā’s lotus-seat, with swirling nebulae and a calm cosmic lake beneath","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["lotus pink","saffron gold","pearl white","deep indigo","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a solemn divine council moving toward Brahmā on a lotus throne, heavy gold leaf halos, rich crimson and emerald garments, ornate crowns, gem-studded jewelry, stylized lotus motifs framing the scene, temple-like symmetry and iconographic clarity.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate devas and sages in a lyrical procession across a pale celestial terrace, cool indigo sky with fine star-dots, Brahmā seated on a soft pink lotus, refined faces and gentle gestures, airy negative space and subtle gradients.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, flat yet vibrant natural pigments, Brahmā with four faces on a lotus, devas in rhythmic rows, strong reds/yellows/greens, temple-wall composition with decorative borders of lotuses and creepers.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: lotus-laden cosmic pond with Brahmā enthroned, ornate floral borders, symmetrical arrangement of approaching devas, deep blue background with gold highlights, intricate textile-like patterning and repeated lotus motifs."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft conch shell","distant temple bells","low celestial drone","brief silence at ‘aho’"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तस्मात्कोप्यन्य = tasmāt + kaḥ + api + anyaḥ; उपायश्चिंत्यतामहो = upāyaḥ + cintyatām + aho; तदाशयं = tad + āśayam; विदित्वाहुस्ते = viditvā + āhuḥ + te.
FAQs
“Pitāmaha” literally means “Grandfather” and commonly refers to Brahmā, the creator-deity, who is approached here for counsel.
One party declares they will leave and urges that another solution be devised; others, understanding the intention involved, go together to Brahmā.
When a situation becomes difficult, it recommends thoughtful deliberation on alternative remedies and seeking guidance from a higher authority or wiser counsel.