Shloka 134
The Account and Merit of Śivadūtī
with the Nāga-tīrtha at Puṣkara
रूपवान्सुभगो भोगी सर्वशास्त्रविशारदः । हंसयुक्तेन यानेन ब्रह्म लोके महीयते
rūpavānsubhago bhogī sarvaśāstraviśāradaḥ | haṃsayuktena yānena brahma loke mahīyate
เขาย่อมเป็นผู้รูปงาม มีโชค เป็นผู้เสวยสุข และเชี่ยวชาญในคัมภีร์ทั้งปวง แล้วได้รับการยกย่องในพรหมโลก โดยเสด็จไปด้วยยานทิพย์ที่เทียมหงส์
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Concept: Merit and cultivated virtues (śāstra-jñāna, auspiciousness, disciplined enjoyment) elevate the soul to honored status in higher realms.
Application: Pursue learning with humility, live ethically, and channel prosperity into dharma; treat honors as transient and use them to deepen devotion.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
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Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","celestial drums (dundubhi)","soft cymbals","wind through clouds"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: रूपवान्सुभगः = रूपवान् + सुभगः (न् + स); सर्वशास्त्रविशारदः = सर्व-शास्त्र-विशारदः (समास).
FAQs
It describes exalted status in Brahmaloka—being honored and enjoying a celestial mode of travel (a swan-drawn vehicle), along with qualities like fortune and scriptural mastery.
The haṃsa is traditionally associated with Brahmā and with discernment; a swan-drawn conveyance symbolizes elevated, refined celestial attainment connected with Brahmā’s realm.
The verse highlights the ideal of cultivating learning (mastery of śāstra) alongside auspicious conduct that yields honor and higher-world attainments.