Varaha Purana 155.61: Adhyaya 155, Shloka 61
The Efficacy and Sacred Merit of Akrūra Tīrtha
उवाच मधुरं वाक्यं देवदेवो जनार्दनः ॥ चतुर्भुजो दिव्यतनुः शङ्खचक्रगदाधरः ॥
uvāca madhuraṁ vākyaṁ devadevo janārdanaḥ || caturbhujo divyatanuḥ śaṅkhacakragadādharaḥ ||
พระชนารทนะ ผู้เป็นเทพเหนือเทพทั้งปวง ตรัสถ้อยคำอันไพเราะ—ทรงสี่กร มีพระวรกายทิพย์รุ่งเรือง ทรงสังข์ จักร และคทา
Narrator (describing Janārdana)
Varaha Avatara Context: {"is_varaha_focus":false}
Bhu Devi Dialogue: {"is_dialogue":false}
Mathura Mandala: {"is_mathura_related":false,"krishna_connection":"Strong Vaiṣṇava iconography of Viṣṇu/Janārdana (caturbhuja with śaṅkha-cakra-gadā), later shared by Kṛṣṇa’s theological identity as Mādhava/Janārdana, but not tied to Mathurā here."}
Dharma Shastra: {"has_dharma_rule":false}
Vrata Mahatmya: {"has_vrata":false}
Cosmic Boar Symbolism: {"has_symbolism":true,"symbolic_interpretation":"The four-armed, radiant Janārdana embodies sovereign protection and cosmic order; the weapons signify dharma’s maintenance—cakra as time/law, gadā as strength, śaṅkha as auspicious proclamation.","yajna_varaha_imagery":"Not explicit yajña-Varāha anatomy; symbolic mapping is iconographic: śaṅkha (praṇava/auspicious sound), cakra (kāla/dharma), gadā (bala/niyama).","vedantic_connection":"Saguna Īśvara iconography as a support for bhakti and contemplation; attributes point to Brahman’s governance through māyā/śakti (order, time, protection)."}
Philosophical Teaching: {"has_teaching":true,"teaching_type":"Upāsanā (iconic contemplation)","core_concept":"Meditation on the Lord’s auspicious form (divya-tanu, āyudha) stabilizes devotion and aligns the mind with dharma.","practical_application":"Use the described form for dhyāna: visualize four arms with śaṅkha-cakra-gadā, cultivate sweetness in speech as a divine attribute to emulate."}
Subject Matter: ["Heritage Sites","Ethics"]
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Varāha Purāṇa 155.69 (instruction to ascend vimāna; disappearance)
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Janārdana appears as the God of gods: four-armed, radiant, holding conch, discus, and mace, speaking gently.","item_prompts":["caturbhuja Viṣṇu","śaṅkha","cakra","gadā","divya-tejas (radiant aura)","gentle speaking gesture"],"kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: classic Viṣṇu icon with bold ornaments, deep green/blue body tone, luminous aura; expressive ‘sweet speech’ hand gesture.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: richly jeweled four-armed Viṣṇu with prominent gold halo and gold detailing on weapons; serene face emphasizing madhura-vākya.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: soft shading, intricate jewelry, balanced composition; emphasis on calm benevolence.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari: slender elegant Viṣṇu with delicate aura; minimal weapons rendered with fine detail; gentle narrative intimacy."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"Serene, devotional, descriptive","suggested_raga":"Sāveri","pace":"Medium","voice_tone":"Clear, warm, iconography-emphasizing"}
FAQs
It preserves standardized iconographic language used across Purāṇic and devotional corpora, valuable for the history of Vaiṣṇava imagery and terminology.
No geographic location is stated in this verse.
The emphasis on “sweet speech” underscores courteous, non-harmful communication as a valued conduct.
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