Padma Purana — Srishti Khanda, Shloka 33
The Procedure for the Consecration of a Pond
मरुद्भ्यो लोकपालेभ्यो विधिवद्विश्वकर्मणे । शान्तिसूक्तं च रौद्रं च पावमानं च मंगलम्
marudbhyo lokapālebhyo vidhivadviśvakarmaṇe | śāntisūktaṃ ca raudraṃ ca pāvamānaṃ ca maṃgalam
Ayon sa wastong pagkakasunod ng ritwal, (ihandog/awitin) ang Śānti-sūkta, ang Raudra na himno, ang Pāvamāna na panlinis, at ang mga mapagpalang pagbabasbas—para sa mga Marut, sa mga tagapangalaga ng mga daigdig, at kay Viśvakarman.
Unspecified (narrative voice within Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa context)
Concept: Auspicious order is maintained by invoking protective and purificatory Vedic hymns—peace (śānti), fierce warding (raudra), and cleansing (pāvamāna)—addressed to cosmic forces that guard directions and craft the world.
Application: Balance gentleness and firmness: cultivate inner śānti, apply strong boundaries when needed (raudra as protective resolve), and keep habits purifying (pāvamāna as daily cleansing of speech and mind).
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A circle of priests chants in layered cadence: one intones a Śānti-sūkta as lotus petals drift through incense haze; another raises a rudrākṣa rosary as the Raudra hymn surges like a protective storm; the Pāvamāna chant follows, visualized as a stream of luminous Soma washing over the altar and the four directions guarded by lokapālas.","primary_figures":["Ṛtviks/chanters","Maruts","Lokapālas (Indra, Agni, Yama, Varuṇa)","Viśvakarman","Agni"],"setting":"Ritual pavilion with directional banners, kalashas at the four corners, and a subtle celestial overlay showing guardians in their quarters.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["pearl white","soma silver","storm blue","marigold gold","smoky violet"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: four lokapālas enthroned at the corners around a central yajña fire; Maruts as dynamic, jewel-adorned wind-deities in the upper register; Viśvakarman holding tools and a cosmic blueprint; gold leaf rays emanating from mantra scrolls, rich reds/greens, ornate borders and halos.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a serene courtyard with delicate figures chanting; translucent bands of sound depicted as flowing ribbons; Maruts as airy forms among clouds; lokapālas subtly placed in corners; cool palette with fine textile detail and lyrical naturalism.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic lokapālas in bold outlines at four sides, central Agni with stylized flames; Maruts in rhythmic motion; Viśvakarman with temple-architect tools; flat pigment fields in red/yellow/green with black contour emphasis.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: mantra-ribbons forming floral mandalas around the fire; lotus borders and kalasha motifs; deep indigo ground with gold highlights; peacocks and parrots at margins; lokapālas as medallions in the corners, emphasizing auspicious protection."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["layered Vedic chanting","wind rush (Marut motif)","temple bells","incense crackle","brief silences between hymns"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: विधिवद्विश्वकर्मणे = विधिवत् + विश्वकर्मणे
FAQs
They represent cosmic forces of order and protection: the Maruts as storm-deities, the Lokapālas as directional guardians, and Viśvakarman as the divine artisan—together forming a ritual framework for safeguarding and harmonizing the world.
The verse lists a sequence of well-known Vedic-style recitations: Śānti for pacification, Raudra for invoking/propitiating Rudra’s power, and Pāvamāna for purification—culminating in maṅgala (auspicious blessing).
It emphasizes disciplined, rule-guided practice (vidhivat): sacred power is approached through orderly conduct, purification, and intentions oriented toward peace and auspiciousness.