Shloka 158
The Manifestation of Viṣṇu’s Footprints: Vāmana–Trivikrama, Bāṣkali’s Subjugation, and the Rise of Viṣṇupadī
Gaṅgā
प्रतिज्ञापालनं कार्यं सतां धर्मः सनातनः । यद्येष भगवान्विष्णुर्नास्ति धन्यतरो मया
pratijñāpālanaṃ kāryaṃ satāṃ dharmaḥ sanātanaḥ | yadyeṣa bhagavānviṣṇurnāsti dhanyataro mayā
การรักษาปฏิญาณพึงกระทำ นั่นคือธรรมะนิรันดร์ของสัตบุรุษ หากท่านผู้นี้คือพระภควานวิษณุจริงแล้ว ก็ไม่มีผู้ใดเป็นผู้มีบุญยิ่งกว่าข้าพเจ้า
Unspecified (context-dependent within Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa Adhyaya 30)
Concept: Promise-keeping (pratijñā-pālana) is the eternal dharma of the righteous; awareness of Viṣṇu’s presence transforms duty into blessedness.
Application: Keep commitments—especially those made in sacred contexts; before acting, remember ‘Viṣṇu is present’ as an inner accountability practice.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A calm, luminous moment: the speaker stands with hands over heart, declaring that keeping one’s promise is the timeless dharma of the good. Behind him, Viṣṇu’s subtle presence manifests as a radiant aura with conch and discus motifs, making the air itself feel sanctified and protective.","primary_figures":["devotee/speaker","subtle epiphanic presence of Lord Viṣṇu (aura or partial form)"],"setting":"Hermitage clearing that seems to open into a divine space; vow-scroll and sacred fire nearby","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","lotus pink","radiant gold","pearl white","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central figure proclaiming vow-keeping, with a resplendent Viṣṇu aura behind—śaṅkha, cakra, padma, gadā suggested; heavy gold leaf radiance, rich reds/greens, gem-studded ornaments on the divine emblems, ornate arch framing the scene.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: serene clearing with soft celestial glow; Viṣṇu’s presence hinted through translucent blue aura and floating conch-discus; delicate brushwork, refined faces, gentle landscape, lyrical stillness emphasizing śānta rasa.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, large expressive eyes; Viṣṇu’s aura rendered in layered blues and gold; natural pigments, temple-wall aesthetic, symmetrical composition with dharma symbols (fire, manuscript) at the base.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Viṣṇu-centered aura with lotus motifs and intricate floral borders; deep blue field with gold highlights; the devotee small but central, emphasizing surrender and vow; ornate border patterns echoing ‘sanātana dharma’ as an eternal garland."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["tanpura drone","soft conch in distance","gentle bell tremolo","forest hush"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: yadyeṣa = yadi + eṣaḥ; bhagavānviṣṇuḥ = bhagavān + viṣṇuḥ; nāsti = na + asti.
FAQs
It teaches that fulfilling one’s promise (pratijñā-pālana) is a timeless dharma for virtuous people, linking righteousness with reliability and truth.
It frames the very presence of Bhagavān Viṣṇu as the highest good fortune, reflecting a bhakti-centered valuation of divine proximity over worldly gain.
No. This śloka focuses on moral duty (keeping vows) and the blessedness of encountering Viṣṇu, not on locations or pilgrimage sites.