Shloka 46
The Slaying of the Kālakeyas and the Greatness of Vināyaka Worship
पुनर्विष्णुरुवाचेदं देवानिंद्रपुरोगमान् । स्वंस्वं बलं समाहृत्य सज्जी भवत विज्वराः
punarviṣṇuruvācedaṃ devāniṃdrapurogamān | svaṃsvaṃ balaṃ samāhṛtya sajjī bhavata vijvarāḥ
แล้วพระวิษณุตรัสแก่เหล่าเทพผู้มีพระอินทร์เป็นผู้นำว่า “จงรวบรวมกำลังของตนให้พร้อม และยืนเตรียมไว้—ปราศจากความหวาดหวั่นดุจไข้รุม”
Viṣṇu
Concept: Divine protection does not negate effort; each being must gather their rightful strength and act without feverish fear.
Application: Prepare diligently (skills, resources, allies) while maintaining calm; replace anxiety-driven action with purposeful readiness.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Viṣṇu stands before Indra and the devas like a calm general of the cosmos, his presence cooling their inner ‘fever’ of fear. Around them, divine weapons begin to glow as each deva summons their innate power—light gathering into forms of thunderbolt, noose, fire, and wind.","primary_figures":["Viṣṇu","Indra","Maruts","Agni","Varuṇa","Devas"],"setting":"Open terrace of a celestial palace overlooking cloud oceans; armory-like arrangement of divine astras appearing as luminous sigils.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["dawn gold","storm gray","electric blue","ruby red","opal white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viṣṇu instructing Indra-led devas; gold leaf highlights on astras and halos; richly ornamented crowns, layered textiles; weapons depicted with stylized radiance; architectural arch with lotus and yali motifs, ceremonial readiness atmosphere.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: airy cloud-terrace with delicate gradients; Viṣṇu’s calm gesture of instruction; devas each manifesting a signature weapon with subtle glow; cool blues and soft gold, refined expressions shifting from worry to resolve.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic Viṣṇu in commanding posture; devas in rhythmic rows holding astras; bold outlines, flat pigments, emphasis on eyes and hand gestures; weapon-glow rendered as patterned flames and concentric motifs.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central Viṣṇu framed by ornate floral borders; devas arranged symmetrically with stylized weapons; deep blue background with gold and white detailing; lotus medallions and patterned clouds suggesting celestial mobilization."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","martial drum (soft)","wind through clouds","distant thunder"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: पुनर्विष्णुरुवाचेदं → पुनः विष्णुः उवाच इदम्; देवानिंद्रपुरोगमान् → देवान् इन्द्रपुरोगमान्; स्वंस्वं → स्वम् स्वम्
FAQs
Viṣṇu addresses the Devas, explicitly describing them as “Indra-led” (indra-purogamān), a common Purāṇic way to indicate Indra’s leadership among the gods in collective action.
Literally “free from fever/affliction,” vijvarāḥ also suggests steadiness—acting without agitation, panic, or demoralizing fear, especially when preparing for a difficult undertaking.
The verse teaches disciplined preparedness: each being should consolidate their strengths and responsibilities (svaṃ-svaṃ balam), then act with composure rather than anxiety.