Padma Purana — Srishti Khanda, Shloka 107
The Account and Merit of Śivadūtī
with the Nāga-tīrtha at Puṣkara
अजगंधस्तदा भूतो नाम देवैस्तु मे कृतम् । अजगंधस्त्वमेवेति दास्ये चान्यत्तु भोजनम्
ajagaṃdhastadā bhūto nāma devaistu me kṛtam | ajagaṃdhastvameveti dāsye cānyattu bhojanam
Noong sandaling iyon, binigyan ako ng mga diyos ng pangalang ‘Ajagandha’. Sinabi nila, ‘Ikaw nga ay Ajagandha,’ at ‘bibigyan pa kita ng iba pang pagkain.’
Uncertain from single-verse context (likely a narrator within the Adhyaya’s dialogue)
Concept: Identity and destiny can be reshaped by divine/community decree; after rupture, order is restored through naming, reassignment, and provision.
Application: After a crisis, accept corrective feedback and rebuild with new commitments; let a ‘new name’ symbolize a new discipline.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A calm council of gods bestows a new name—‘Ajagandha’—upon the transformed or chastened figure, signaling closure after turmoil. The atmosphere shifts from violence to administrative grace: offerings are arranged anew, and a simple meal is presented as restorative dharma.","primary_figures":["Devas (assembly)","Ajagandha (the named figure; possibly Rudra speaking of himself or an associated being)","A divine attendant offering food"],"setting":"A celestial court or a purified sacrificial ground after the storm—reordered altars, fresh garlands, and a quiet, formal assembly.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["honey gold","lotus pink","white jasmine","sky blue","emerald"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a divine assembly with gold leaf halos, ornate crowns, and gem-studded ornaments; central figure receiving the name ‘Ajagandha’ with a gesture of benediction; an attendant presents a golden bowl of food; rich reds/greens, intricate borders, auspicious closure mood.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: serene court scene with delicate faces and soft gradients; devas seated in a semicircle, the named figure modestly positioned; a small offering tray of food as a key symbol; cool sky blues and warm dawn golds, lyrical calm after conflict.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: symmetrical divine assembly, bold outlines, stylized crowns; central naming gesture emphasized; offering of food depicted with iconic clarity; red/yellow/green palette with a peaceful, resolved expression set.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: decorative divine council framed by lotus vines and floral borders; central medallion of naming and offering; deep blue background with gold filigree, auspicious motifs (lotus, conch), emphasizing restoration and grace."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","conch shell gentle","murmur of assembly","breeze","silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: अजगंधस्तदा → अजगन्धः तदा; देवैस्तु → देवैः तु; अजगंधस्त्वमेवेति → अजगन्धः त्वम् एव इति; चान्यत्तु → च अन्यत् तु
FAQs
The verse explicitly states that the Devas (gods) gave the name ‘Ajagandha’.
A person reports receiving a divinely assigned name (‘Ajagandha’) and being promised additional food/sustenance.
It highlights divine recognition and provision—identity (name) and sustenance are portrayed as granted through higher authority, implying humility and dependence on dharmic/divine order.