Shloka 167
Merit of Causeways and Crossings, Temple Construction Rewards, and the Rudrākṣa Mahātmya
ततो भुजबलादेव विश्वतेजा भवेन्नरः । वाग्मी धीरस्सभायां च नृपवेश्मनि संसदि
tato bhujabalādeva viśvatejā bhavennaraḥ | vāgmī dhīrassabhāyāṃ ca nṛpaveśmani saṃsadi
จากนั้น ด้วยกำลังแห่งแขนเพียงอย่างเดียว บุรุษย่อมบังเกิดรัศมีรุ่งโรจน์ทั่วสากล; เขาย่อมเป็นผู้มีวาจาไพเราะและจิตมั่นคงในที่ประชุม ในพระราชวัง และในสภาที่ปรึกษาแห่งพระราชา
Unspecified (contextual narrator within Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa; exact dialogue pair not provided in the excerpt)
Concept: Inner strength and disciplined presence yield radiance, eloquence, and steadiness in public life.
Application: Cultivate physical discipline and moral courage; speak truthfully and calmly in meetings, family councils, and civic spaces; avoid reactive speech.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A poised devotee-statesman stands in a grand royal sabhā, shoulders squared, palms relaxed, eyes steady. Courtiers and ministers listen as his words seem to glow like a subtle aura, suggesting ‘viśva-tejas’ born of disciplined strength rather than aggression.","primary_figures":["dhārmika speaker (idealized human)","king on throne","ministers and sages in assembly"],"setting":"pillared court hall with carved lotus capitals, a council circle, palm-leaf manuscripts, and a distant banner bearing a conch emblem","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["burnished gold","deep maroon","sandalwood beige","conch white","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a royal sabhā with lotus-carved pillars; the central dhārmika orator radiates a soft halo of tejas, king seated with conch-and-disc motifs on the throne canopy; heavy gold leaf embellishment on jewelry, throne, and pillar borders; rich reds and greens, gem-studded ornaments, crisp South Indian iconographic symmetry.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: an intimate court assembly with delicate linework; the speaker’s calm face and refined gestures convey eloquence; cool architectural tones, patterned carpets, and a lyrical background terrace; subtle aura indicated by pale wash around the figure; refined facial features and gentle narrative realism.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and flat natural pigments; the sabhā rendered like a temple-hall, large expressive eyes, stylized lotus pillars; warm red and yellow dominance with green accents; the speaker’s tejas shown as a circular mandala-like glow.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a symbolic sabhā framed by intricate floral borders and lotus motifs; conch (śaṅkha) emblems woven into the textile pattern; deep blues and gold highlights; attendants arranged rhythmically like a devotional tableau, emphasizing auspicious order."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","murmur of an assembly","conch shell (distant)","footsteps on stone"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: भुजबलादेव = भुजबलात् + एव; भवेन्नरः = भवेत् + नरः; धीरस्सभायाम् = धीरः + सभायाम्; नृपवेश्मनि = नृप + वेश्मनि.
FAQs
The verse credits bhujabala—strength of the arms (symbolizing vigor, courage, and capability)—as producing viśva-tejas, a kind of widely recognized radiance or prestige.
It highlights public and political spaces where character is tested; the ideal person is described as both eloquent (vāgmī) and composed (dhīra) when speaking before others and in governance settings.
Power should be paired with disciplined speech and steadiness of mind; true stature is shown not merely by strength, but by poised, responsible conduct in public deliberation.