Shloka 149
Merit of Causeways and Crossings, Temple Construction Rewards, and the Rudrākṣa Mahātmya
देवदेवो द्विवक्त्रं च यस्तु धारयते नरः । सर्वपापक्षयं याति यद्गुह्यंगोवधादिकम्
devadevo dvivaktraṃ ca yastu dhārayate naraḥ | sarvapāpakṣayaṃ yāti yadguhyaṃgovadhādikam
ผู้ใดสวมรูปสองพักตร์ของเทวเทพ ผู้เป็นจอมแห่งเทวดา ผู้นั้นย่อมถึงความสิ้นไปแห่งบาปทั้งปวง แม้บาปลับเร้น เช่น การฆ่าวัวเป็นต้น
Unspecified (context-dependent within Adhyaya 59)
Concept: Dhāraṇa of a sacred divine form functions as a potent expiation, reaching even concealed transgressions.
Application: Do not rely on secrecy to escape moral consequence; instead, adopt sincere confession-to-self, corrective action, and a daily devotional anchor (japa, sacred mark, or emblem) that keeps conscience awake.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A devotee holds or wears a two-faced sacred emblem of the ‘Devadeva’, while shadowy, ink-like forms representing hidden sins peel away from the body and dissolve into light. Behind, a cosmic scale balances and then steadies, signifying restored dharma even for secret transgressions.","primary_figures":["Devadeva (iconic two-faced emblem/form)","a human devotee"],"setting":"Inner sanctum-like space with a symbolic cosmic backdrop—mandala patterns, faint script of mantras, and a threshold between darkness and radiance.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["midnight blue","burnished gold","ivory","crimson","smoky violet"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central two-faced divine emblem with ornate crown and halo, embossed gold leaf; devotee in añjali wearing/holding the emblem; dark ‘sin’ motifs rendered as stylized smoke dissolving into gold light; rich reds and greens, gem-like highlights, temple arch and lamps.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate shrine scene with delicate linework; the two-faced icon subtly suggested, not grotesque; hidden sins depicted as faint shadow-figures fading into pale light; cool blues with warm gold accents, refined faces, gentle spiritual mood.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, flat pigments; two-faced divine motif with symmetrical composition; sins as stylized dark serpentine curls retreating; strong red/yellow/green palette with indigo ground, rhythmic ornamentation.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: symmetrical devotional panel; central emblem framed by lotus borders; devotee below; decorative motifs (cows, lotuses, vines) subtly alluding to go-hatyā’s gravity and restoration; deep blue background with gold and pink lotuses, intricate textile detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["temple bells","low drone","soft thunder (symbolic)","conch shell","brief silence after ‘go-vadhādikam’"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यस्तु = यः + तु; यद्गुह्यं = यत् + गुह्यम् (त् + ग → द्ग); (पाठे) यद्गुह्यंगोवधादिकम् = यत् + गुह्यम् + गोवधादिकम् (ं + ग → ङ्ग).
FAQs
The verse praises “dhāraṇa” (bearing/holding/wearing) a sacred form or emblem described as the “two-faced” form associated with Devadeva, stating it leads to the eradication of sins.
It claims removal of all sins, explicitly including hidden or secret sins, with cow-killing (go-vadha) mentioned as an example of a grave transgression.
The verse underscores accountability for even concealed wrongdoing while also emphasizing the Purāṇic theme that sincere religious observance and sacred devotion can lead to purification and moral renewal.