Padma Purana — Srishti Khanda, Shloka 115
Pṛthu’s Earth-Milking, the Etymology of ‘Pṛthivī,’ and the Vaivasvata (Solar) Genealogy
तुष्टवुर्विविधैः स्तोत्रैः पार्वतीपरमेश्वरौ । तावूचतुरलं चैष समयः किं नु सांप्रतं
tuṣṭavurvividhaiḥ stotraiḥ pārvatīparameśvarau | tāvūcaturalaṃ caiṣa samayaḥ kiṃ nu sāṃprataṃ
Pinuri nila sina Pārvatī at Parameśvara sa iba’t ibang mga himno. Pagkaraan, sinabi ng dalawa, “Sapat na—ano ang bagay na naririto ngayon, sa sandaling ito?”
Pārvatī and Parameśvara (Śiva)
Concept: Stotra and sincere praise invite divine attention; the deity responds when devotion becomes focused and purposeful.
Application: Begin requests with gratitude and praise; refine prayer from agitation to clarity—state the ‘matter at hand’ after centering the mind.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: temple
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Before a sanctum where a linga stands adorned with bilva leaves, devotees offer layered hymns; incense curls upward as if carrying words into the unseen. Pārvatī and Parameśvara appear together—serene, listening—then raise a hand gently, signaling ‘Enough; speak your request now.’","primary_figures":["Pārvatī","Parameśvara (Śiva/Pinākin)","devotees/pilgrims offering stotra"],"setting":"temple lamp-lit sanctum with linga, bilva garlands, brass lamps, and a threshold crowded with folded hands","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit with soft divine radiance","color_palette":["lamp-flame amber","ash white","vermilion","deep teal","gold leaf"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Śiva and Pārvatī seated together on a jeweled throne beside a richly decorated linga; devotees in añjali at the bottom register; heavy gold leaf on crowns, prabhāmaṇḍalas, and temple arch; rich vermilion and emerald textiles, gem-studded ornaments, ornate borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate temple interior with delicate lamps and incense; Śiva-Pārvatī calm and compassionate, refined facial features; soft warm light, subtle shading, lyrical composition with devotees in layered rows.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic Śiva-Pārvatī with bold outlines and characteristic eyes; linga centered with stylized bilva leaves; strong red/yellow/green palette, symmetrical temple-wall framing, decorative bands and floral motifs.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate floral border with lotus and bilva motifs; central vignette of Śiva-Pārvatī granting audience; deep indigo background with gold detailing, hanging lamps as repeating motifs, intricate textile patterns around the sanctum."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["temple bells","incense crackle","low chanting chorus","mridangam soft strokes","conch shell at the moment of divine reply"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तुष्टवुः+विविधैः→तुष्टवुर्विविधैः; तौ+ऊचतुः→तावूचतुः; च+एषः→चैषः; सांप्रतम् इति अव्ययप्रयोगः।
FAQs
After being praised with hymns, Pārvatī and Parameśvara (Śiva) are the speakers; they respond by asking what is to be done now.
The verse highlights stotra-bhakti (devotion through hymns) and shows the deities’ readiness to engage with the devotee’s present request or purpose.
It models purposeful speech and action: after praise and preliminaries, one should clearly state the present need or intention without unnecessary delay.