Shloka 14
Ravana’s Austerities, the Gods’ Refuge, and the Decree of Rama’s Incarnation
प्रविश्यांतःपुरे देवा ददृशुर्विस्मितेक्षणाः । ब्रह्मागत्य ददर्शाथ शंकरं लोकशंकरम्
praviśyāṃtaḥpure devā dadṛśurvismitekṣaṇāḥ | brahmāgatya dadarśātha śaṃkaraṃ lokaśaṃkaram
Pagpasok sa loob na palasyo, nakita ng mga diyos siya na may mga matang namamangha. Pagkaraan, dumating si Brahmā at nakita si Śaṅkara—ang tagapagpala ng mga daigdig.
Narrator (Purāṇic narration; specific dialogue speaker not explicit in this verse)
Concept: True authority is recognized by presence and function—Śaṅkara as lokasaṅkara (world-benefactor) is approached in awe, not entitlement.
Application: When entering a sacred or serious space, cultivate inner reverence; let wonder soften ego before seeking solutions.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The devas step into a forbidden-bright inner chamber, their eyes widened in astonishment as incense smoke curls around jeweled pillars. Brahmā arrives, radiant and grave, and beholds Śaṅkara—still as a mountain, yet pulsing with world-protecting power.","primary_figures":["Devas","Brahmā","Śaṅkara (Mahādeva)"],"setting":"inner palace/sanctum hall with carved pillars, hanging lamps, incense, and a central dais","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["ash gray","saffron gold","deep vermilion","lapis blue","ivory"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: inner sanctum-like palace hall with gold leaf halos; Brahmā entering from one side, devas with astonished eyes, Śaṅkara seated/standing as lokasaṅkara; rich reds and greens, embossed gold on ornaments and pillars, symmetrical temple-like framing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate interior with delicate architectural lines, soft incense haze; Brahmā’s serene radiance contrasted with devas’ surprised expressions; cool blues and ivories, refined facial features, lyrical composition.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Śaṅkara central with bold outlines and iconic eyes, Brahmā approaching, devas clustered; warm pigments, lamp-lit sanctum ambience, patterned borders like temple murals.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate interior framed by lotus borders; central Śaṅkara with decorative motifs, devas and Brahmā in reverent approach; deep blues, gold detailing, floral filigree and textile texture."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["low temple drum (mṛdaṅga)","incense crackle","temple bells","hushed silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: प्रविश्य+अन्तःपुरे → प्रविश्यांतःपुरे; ददृशुः+विस्मितेक्षणाः → ददृशुर्विस्मितेक्षणाः; ब्रह्मा+आगत्य → ब्रह्मागत्य; ददर्श+अथ → ददर्शाथ
FAQs
Śaṅkara (Śiva) is praised as “Lokaśaṅkara,” meaning the one who brings auspiciousness and welfare to all the worlds.
The gods enter the inner palace and, amazed, behold Śiva; then Brahmā arrives and also sees him.
It highlights Śiva’s cosmic beneficence through the epithet “Lokaśaṅkara,” portraying him as universally auspicious and worthy of reverent vision (darśana).