Varaha Purana 96.27 — Adhyaya 96, Shloka 27
The Threefold Power: The Raudrī Observance and the Manifestation of Chāmuṇḍā
एतस्य भातान् रक्षस्व त्वं देवान् परमेश्वर ॥ एवमुक्ता तदा देवी भीमपराक्रमा ॥
etasya bhātān rakṣasva tvaṃ devān parameśvara || evam uktā tadā devī bhīmaparākramā ||
“ข้าแต่พระผู้เป็นเจ้าสูงสุด โปรดคุ้มครองเหล่าเทพจากผู้นั้น” ครั้นถูกทูลเช่นนั้น พระเทวีผู้มีเดชกล้าหาญน่าเกรงขามก็เตรียมลงมือ
Devāḥ (appeal); narrative voice continues
Varaha Avatara Context: {"is_varaha_focus":false}
Bhu Devi Dialogue: {"is_dialogue":true,"speaker_role":"devotee","key_question":"Will the Supreme protect the devas from the oncoming daitya?"}
Mathura Mandala: {"is_mathura_related":false}
Dharma Shastra: {"has_dharma_rule":false}
Vrata Mahatmya: {"has_vrata":false}
Cosmic Boar Symbolism: {"has_symbolism":false}
Philosophical Teaching: {"has_teaching":true,"teaching_type":"theology of refuge (śaraṇāgati)","core_concept":"When threatened, even the mighty seek the Supreme; protection is framed as divine duty toward cosmic order.","practical_application":"In danger, turn to rightful refuge and align with dharma rather than panic or retaliation alone."}
Subject Matter: ["Protective intervention","Honorific address and role reversal (Devī as protector)","Text-critical note (uncertain reading)"]
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Type: mythic court/threshold of combat
Related Themes: Varāha Purāṇa 96.23 (Devī’s reassuring laughter)
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The gods, hands folded, implore the Supreme to protect them; the fierce-valorous Goddess is shown rising/readying herself in response.","item_prompts":["devas in añjali-mudrā","central enthroned or radiant Supreme presence","Devī stepping forward, poised for action","weapons or aura beginning to manifest"],"kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: devas in supplication; Devī with expanding aura, ornate jewelry; dynamic stance suggesting imminent combat.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: central divine figure with gold halo; devas below in prayer; Devī highlighted with embossed ornaments and weapon motifs.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: elegant Devī turning from calm to readiness; subtle facial expression shift; devas respectfully arranged.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari: intimate court scene; devas pleading; Devī’s posture angled forward, scarf/dupatta flowing to indicate movement."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"supplicatory turning to resolute","suggested_raga":"Shankarabharanam","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"reverent on परमेश्वर, firm on रक्षस्व"}
FAQs
It reflects a widespread Purāṇic motif: divine protection is invoked through direct address, while the narrative briefly shifts to describe the protector’s power.
No geographic marker occurs in the verse.
Seeking refuge is framed as a legitimate response to danger, expressed through respectful and precise petition.
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