Shloka 151
The Establishment of Vāmana at Kānyakubja and the Sanctification of Setu
दर्शनादेव नश्यंति नात्र कार्या विचारणा । गच्छ त्वं वामनं स्थाप्य गंगातीरे रघूत्तम
darśanādeva naśyaṃti nātra kāryā vicāraṇā | gaccha tvaṃ vāmanaṃ sthāpya gaṃgātīre raghūttama
เพียงได้เห็นก็ถูกทำลายสิ้น ที่นี่ไม่ต้องไตร่ตรองเลย ไปเถิด โอ้ผู้ประเสริฐแห่งวงศ์รฆุ จงประดิษฐานวามนะไว้ ณ ฝั่งคงคา
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Concept: Darśana itself can be a complete purifier; sacred geography plus deity-installation becomes a living conduit of grace.
Application: Seek regular darśana—physically at temples/tīrthas or mentally through smaraṇa; create a ‘home-tīrtha’ by maintaining a clean altar and daily worship with sincerity.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: river
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Rāma stands on the sandy bank of the Gaṅgā at dawn, holding a small golden image of Vāmana. Sages and attendants prepare a consecration platform as the river glitters; the air feels charged, as if sins vanish the moment the deity is beheld.","primary_figures":["Rāma (Raghūttama)","Vāmana (as a small consecrated deity image)","sages/priestly officiants","vānaras (attendants)"],"setting":"Gaṅgā riverbank with a temporary altar, kusa grass, kalashas, conch, and flower heaps; distant ghats and banyan trees.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn with sacred river shimmer","color_palette":["sunrise gold","river-silver","saffron","peacock blue","white jasmine"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Rāma in royal yet ascetic splendor on the Ganga bank, holding/overseeing the installation of a small Vāmana idol on a jeweled pedestal; heavy gold-leaf work on halos, altar vessels, and river highlights; rich reds and greens, ornate borders, priests with lamps and conch.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical Ganga bank at dawn with delicate ripples; Rāma gestures toward a small Vāmana icon on a simple platform; refined faces, soft pastel sky, detailed flora, gentle narrative intimacy; subtle white birds over water.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized Gaṅgā as patterned waves; Rāma with bold outlines and expressive eyes; Vāmana icon centered on a consecration seat; ritual vessels rendered in flat yet vibrant pigments; rhythmic composition like a temple wall panel.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central Vāmana icon framed by lotus borders; Rāma and sages symmetrically placed; Ganga rendered as decorative bands with lotuses and fish; deep blue ground with gold accents, intricate floral motifs and hanging garlands."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["flowing water","conch shell","temple bells","chanting of priests","morning birds"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: दर्शनादेव = दर्शनात् + एव; नात्र = न + अत्र; गंगातीरे = गङ्गा + तीरे (compound).
FAQs
It states that mere sight (darśana) is sufficient to destroy harmful forces or sins, implying an immediate purificatory efficacy without further analysis.
The verse instructs the establishment/installation (sthāpana) of Vāmana—i.e., setting up worship of Vāmana—specifically on the bank of the Gaṅgā, highlighting tīrtha-centered devotion.
It emphasizes decisive action in a righteous, scripturally sanctioned duty—when the path is clear, one should proceed without hesitation.