Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 40
The Kāmodā Episode: Ocean-Churning Maiden, Tulasī Identity, and the Merit of Proper Flower-Offerings
तानि त्वं तु प्रतिगृहाण सुहृद्यानि महांति च । गृहीत्वा तानि पुष्पाणि साधयस्व मनीप्सितम्
tāni tvaṃ tu pratigṛhāṇa suhṛdyāni mahāṃti ca | gṛhītvā tāni puṣpāṇi sādhayasva manīpsitam
پس تو اُن عظیم اور دل کو بھانے والے عطیوں کو قبول کر؛ اور اُن پھولوں کو لے کر اپنی مطلوبہ مراد پوری کر۔
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Concept: When providence delivers resources, one should receive them properly and act decisively—yet the moral weight depends on the aim (manīpsita) pursued.
Application: Accept legitimate gifts with gratitude and responsibility; use what comes to you for constructive ends rather than egoic craving.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: river
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"At the riverbank, the recipient reaches into the current to gather large, fragrant blossoms drifting toward him, their petals still luminous with divine freshness. The scene captures a turning point: the gifts are in hand, and the next act—toward desire or devotion—hangs in the air.","primary_figures":["recipient figure (dānava or agent)","river attendants/pilgrims (background)"],"setting":"Gaṅgā riverbank with reeds, stone steps, floating lamps, and a basket filling with flowers; distant temple silhouettes.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["sunrise gold","river jade","lotus pink","sandstone beige","smoke gray"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: riverbank tableau with the figure collecting oversized blossoms into a decorated basket; gold leaf on water highlights and petals, rich textile patterns, ornate border, temple gopura in background with lamp-lit accents.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: dawn light over a calm river; delicate hand gesture as flowers are gathered; soft gradients in sky, fine botanical detail, understated architecture and gentle realism.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized river waves, bold outlines of the figure and large flowers; warm yellow-red dawn band, rhythmic composition with temple forms and decorative foliage motifs.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: floral abundance—drifting blossoms arranged in decorative patterns; central figure receiving them; lotus borders, peacocks near the ghats, deep blue-to-gold gradient background with intricate ornamentation."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["flowing water","morning birds","soft bell at ghat","basket rustle","distant chanting"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: महांति → महान्ति (लिप्यन्तर); मनीप्सितम् = मन् + ईप्सित (समास/निर्माण); पदक्रमे सन्धि विशेषः न
FAQs
It instructs the listener to accept the offered, heart-pleasing gifts—specifically flowers—and then use them to fulfill a desired aim.
It implies that sincere offerings should be received respectfully and then employed purposefully toward a rightful goal, rather than being rejected or wasted.
Flowers commonly function as devotional offerings (upacāra) in worship and vows; the verse frames them as a supportive means for accomplishing an intended spiritual or personal objective.