Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 16
The Vena Episode and the Sukalā Narrative: The Speaking Sow, Pulastya’s Curse, and Indra’s Appeal
अयमेष महाप्राज्ञो गंधर्वो गीतपंडितः । रंगविद्याधरो नाम सर्वशास्त्रार्थकोविदः
ayameṣa mahāprājño gaṃdharvo gītapaṃḍitaḥ | raṃgavidyādharo nāma sarvaśāstrārthakovidaḥ
Ang taong ito mismo ay isang lubhang marunong na Gandharva, dalubhasa sa awit—na ang pangalan ay Raṅgavidyādhara—na bihasa sa diwa at kahulugan ng lahat ng mga śāstra.
Unspecified (narrator/introducer within the dialogue context)
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Sandhi Resolution Notes: अयम् + एषः → अयमेष; सर्व + शास्त्र + अर्थ + कोविदः → सर्वशास्त्रार्थकोविदः (समास/सन्धि)
FAQs
He is introduced as a Gandharva renowned for wisdom, mastery of song, and expertise in the meanings of all śāstras.
It indicates not merely familiarity with texts, but competence in understanding and explaining their intended meanings and purport.
The verse idealizes a figure who unites artistic excellence (music/performance) with deep scriptural understanding, suggesting learning and culture should be integrated.