Shloka 41
The Slaying of the Kālakeyas and the Greatness of Vināyaka Worship
गच्छध्वं विबुधा देवं विष्णुमद्भुतसाहसम् । स विधास्यति वः कामं वांच्छितं च ततः सुराः
gacchadhvaṃ vibudhā devaṃ viṣṇumadbhutasāhasam | sa vidhāsyati vaḥ kāmaṃ vāṃcchitaṃ ca tataḥ surāḥ
โอ้เหล่าเทวาผู้รู้ จงไปเฝ้าพระวิษณุ ผู้ทรงเดชกล้าพิสดารน่าอัศจรรย์เถิด พระองค์จักทรงบันดาลให้ความปรารถนาของท่านสำเร็จ และประทานสิ่งที่ท่านใฝ่หา; เพราะฉะนั้น โอ้เหล่าเทพ จงไปยังพระองค์เถิด
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Concept: Viṣṇu is the ultimate refuge and the effective fulfiller of rightful aims; turning to Him resolves what lesser means cannot.
Application: When overwhelmed, simplify: identify the highest principle you trust (God, dharma, truth) and move toward it with decisive action rather than scattered remedies.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Gaṇeśa’s counsel becomes a turning-point: the devas, newly steadied, orient themselves toward the distant, radiant presence of Viṣṇu. In the sky, a path of light opens like a bridge of clouds, hinting at the Lord’s wondrous heroic power that can fulfill their longing.","primary_figures":["Gaṇeśa (as counselor)","assembled devas","Viṣṇu (distant, visionary presence)"],"setting":"Celestial crossroads—Gaṇeśa’s shrine behind, a luminous sky-path leading toward Viṣṇu’s abode ahead; banners and conch motifs in the air.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["radiant gold","sky turquoise","violet dusk","white jasmine","deep indigo"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Gaṇeśa gesturing toward a distant Viṣṇu enthroned on a cloud-lotus, devas turning in unified movement; heavy gold leaf for the sky-path, ornate crowns, rich reds and greens, embossed halos and jewelry, dramatic directional composition.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a lyrical sky landscape with a glowing path, devas in gentle motion, Gaṇeśa pointing; cool blues and violets, delicate cloud forms, refined faces, subtle suggestion of Viṣṇu’s abode on the horizon.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold, iconic figures—Gaṇeśa instructing, devas attentive, Viṣṇu as a radiant emblematic form; strong outlines, warm pigments, patterned clouds, temple-mural symmetry with a clear narrative gesture.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: symbolic composition—central light-path bordered by lotus vines, devas arranged symmetrically moving toward a stylized Viṣṇu-lotus; deep blue ground with gold highlights, ornate floral borders, devotional abstraction."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","wind through clouds","temple bells (faint)","drum accent (soft)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: विष्णुम्+अद्भुतसाहसम्→विष्णुमद्भुतसाहसम्; वाञ्छितम् (IAST vāṃcchitaṃ) = वाञ्छितम्; (अनुस्वार/ञ्च्छ लेखनभेद)
FAQs
It directs the gods/wise celestial beings to approach Viṣṇu, affirming Him as the one capable of fulfilling their desired aim and granting the sought-after boon.
By presenting Viṣṇu as the decisive refuge and the effective granter of results, it reinforces a Vaishnava emphasis on turning to Viṣṇu for protection, resolution, and fulfillment.
When faced with a pressing need, one should seek the most reliable refuge and act decisively—here symbolized by approaching Viṣṇu, the competent and benevolent source of aid.