Shloka 175
The Tārakāmaya War: Divine Mustering, Māyā Countermeasures, Aurva Fire, and Viṣṇu’s Slaying of Kālanemi
सुतलेनोच्छ्रयवता विपुलांगुलिपर्वणा । लंबाभरणपूर्णेन किंचिच्चलितकर्मणा
sutalenocchrayavatā vipulāṃguliparvaṇā | laṃbābharaṇapūrṇena kiṃciccalitakarmaṇā
May mataas na talampakan at malalapad na buko ng mga daliri, nabibigatan sa mahahabang palamuti, at sa pagkilos ay bahagyang hindi matatag ang kanyang mga galaw.
Narrator (context not fully determinable from a single pāda/verse fragment)
Concept: Outer splendor and ornamentation can coexist with inner instability; discern steadiness of conduct over display.
Application: Evaluate leaders and oneself by consistency and ethical steadiness, not by adornment, status, or spectacle; cultivate inner discipline.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The figure is shown with a raised, platform-like stance and unusually broad finger-joints, his long ornaments hanging in heavy strands that sway as he moves. Despite the grandeur, his actions appear slightly unsteady—like a massive structure shifting—creating an unsettling contrast between opulence and instability.","primary_figures":["Colossal ornament-laden being"],"setting":"Threshold between celestial battlefield and a hinted netherworld aesthetic—dark jeweled architecture, stepped platforms, and subterranean glow suggesting Sutala-like splendor.","lighting_mood":"subterranean gleam with flickering highlights on jewelry","color_palette":["antique gold","deep garnet","obsidian black","emerald green","smoky quartz grey"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: ornament-laden colossal figure on a raised platform, exaggerated broad finger-joints, long necklaces and armlets rendered with gem-studded detail; gold leaf emphasizing jewelry weight and sheen; rich reds and greens; subtle depiction of unsteady motion through angled posture and swaying ornaments.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined detailing of long ornaments and hands; slight tilt in stance to suggest instability; jewel-toned nether-palace backdrop with delicate architectural lines; cool shadows with warm gold highlights; lyrical yet eerie mood.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized heavy ornaments, rhythmic curves showing sway; stepped platform motif; strong reds/yellows/greens against dark ground; expressive eyes and iconic posture conveying uneasy movement.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: decorative emphasis on ornament strands and patterned textiles; deep blue-black ground with gold ornamentation; border of floral motifs; central figure slightly off-balance, ornaments swinging in symmetrical arcs to show motion."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["jewelry clink (subtle)","low drum pulse","echoing cavern ambience","wind"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सुतलेनोच्छ्रयवता → सुतलेन उच्छ्रयवता; विपुलांगुलिपर्वणा → विपुलाङ्गुलिपर्वणा; लंबाभरणपूर्णेन → लम्बाभरणपूर्णेन; किंचिच्चलितकर्मणा → किञ्चित् चलितकर्मणा
FAQs
The verse reads like a physical/ornamental description—highlighting elevated form, prominent finger-joints, long ornaments, and slightly wavering movement—typical of Purāṇic narrative portraiture.
Not explicitly. On its own, it functions primarily as descriptive narration; theological or bhakti implications would depend on the surrounding verses and the identity of the described figure.
By itself, it does not present a clear ethical injunction; it contributes to characterization through physical and behavioral detail, which may support a larger narrative point in the broader passage.