Padma Purana — Srishti Khanda, Shloka 117
Pṛthu’s Earth-Milking, the Etymology of ‘Pṛthivī,’ and the Vaivasvata (Solar) Genealogy
तथेत्युक्त्वा तु ते सर्वे जग्मुर्वैवस्वतात्मजाः । इष्ट्वाश्वमेधेन तत इला किंपुरुषोभवत्
tathetyuktvā tu te sarve jagmurvaivasvatātmajāḥ | iṣṭvāśvamedhena tata ilā kiṃpuruṣobhavat
Pagkasabi nila, “Gayon na nga,” ang lahat ng anak ni Vaivasvata ay nagsialis. Pagkaraan, matapos isagawa ang banal na handog na Aśvamedha, si Ilā ay naging isang Kiṃpuruṣa.
Narrator (contextual Purāṇic narration; specific dialogue pair not explicit in this single verse)
Concept: When dharmic resolve is affirmed and ritual action is completed, promised fruits manifest inevitably.
Application: Commit to a chosen discipline (study, service, vow) with a clear ‘tathāstu’ mindset; consistency completes the arc from intention to result.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A procession of Vaivasvata’s sons departs from a sacred assembly after uttering ‘tathā’ in unison, their garments fluttering as they leave the ritual ground. In a second vignette-like composition, the Aśvamedha concludes: the altar glows, and Ila’s form subtly shifts into a Kiṃpuruṣa, suggesting a liminal, wondrous metamorphosis.","primary_figures":["Vaivasvata’s sons (group)","Ila","priests (ṛtvij)","sacrificial horse (symbolic)"],"setting":"Ritual enclosure transitioning into an open path of departure; a fire-altar at center with ritual implements.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["warm gold","vermillion","indigo","sandstone beige","pearl white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: two-panel narrative—left, Vaivasvata’s sons in synchronized añjali saying ‘tathā’ before departing; right, the Aśvamedha altar blazing as Ila transforms into a Kiṃpuruṣa; heavy gold leaf, rich reds/greens, ornate jewelry, stylized flames, symmetrical temple-pillared backdrop.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a lyrical departure scene with a winding path and delicate trees; the yajña ground rendered with fine lines; Ila’s transformation shown with subtle overlay of forms; cool mountain hues, refined faces, airy sky gradients.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, flat pigments; group of princes departing in rhythmic formation; central vedi with stylized fire; Ila’s metamorphosis emphasized by iconic posture change; red/yellow/green palette with patterned borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate border of lotuses and creepers; the yajña as auspicious motif; figures arranged in devotional symmetry; deep blue ground with gold highlights, peacocks at corners, intricate textile detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["footsteps on earth","conch shell","fire crackle","soft chorus-like assent"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तथा+इति→तथेत्य; इति+उक्त्वा→इत्युक्त्वा; जग्मुः+वैवस्वतात्मजाः→जग्मुर्वैवस्वतात्मजाः; इष्ट्वा+अश्वमेधेन→इष्ट्वाश्वमेधेन; किंपुरुषः+अभवत्→किंपुरुषोभवत्।
FAQs
They are described as Vaivasvata’s (Manu’s) offspring—figures within the early genealogical and creation-era narratives common to the Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa.
The Aśvamedha is presented as a powerful royal Vedic rite whose performance is linked here with a major transformation in Ilā’s state/identity.
It reflects a Purāṇic theme that actions—especially solemn rites undertaken with intent—can lead to consequential changes in destiny and status.