Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 18
Entering Kāmodā and the Doctrine of Dreams, Sleep, and the Self
आत्मनस्तेजसश्चैव प्रतितेजः प्रजायते । अंतरात्मा शुभं नाम तस्य एव प्रकथ्यते
ātmanastejasaścaiva pratitejaḥ prajāyate | aṃtarātmā śubhaṃ nāma tasya eva prakathyate
آتما اور اس کے تَیج سے ہی ہم رُوپ تَیج پیدا ہوتا ہے؛ اور اسی اندرونی آتما کو اس کا مبارک نام کہا گیا ہے۔
Unspecified (context-dependent within Bhūmi-khaṇḍa Adhyaya 120)
Concept: From the Self and its radiance arises a corresponding radiance; this is named the auspicious inner Self (antaratma).
Application: Cultivate ‘inner auspiciousness’ through japa and sattvic living: before action, pause and attend to the quiet luminous conscience within; let that guide speech and choice.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A heart-lotus opens within a translucent human silhouette, revealing a smaller, intensely luminous presence—like a lamp lit from a greater flame. Rays of tejas mirror outward in concentric halos, suggesting ‘radiance producing radiance’ and naming the inner light as auspicious.","primary_figures":["Antaratman (inner luminous presence)","Jiva silhouette (subtle body)"],"setting":"An interior cosmic-heart space with lotus petals, faint Sanskrit seed-syllables, and a calm void beyond.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["lamp-flame amber","lotus pink","pearl white","deep violet","soft gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central heart-lotus with a small radiant deity-like inner presence; thick gold-leaf halos in concentric rings; rich crimson and emerald borders; stylized lotus petals with gem-like highlights; auspicious motifs (mangala kalasha, conch, discus) subtly framing the inner light.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate figure with transparent torso revealing a blooming lotus-heart; a tiny luminous presence seated within; cool violets and soft pinks; fine brushwork rays; poetic minimal background with refined facial serenity.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines; the inner presence as a bright yellow-gold flame-form within a red lotus; green and ochre fields; temple mural symmetry; large expressive eyes conveying auspicious calm.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: lotus-heavy composition; central heart-lotus as a mandala; radiance rendered as patterned gold dots; floral borders and peacocks at corners; deep blue ground with pink lotuses and golden illumination."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["single temple lamp crackle (imagined)","tanpura drone","soft conch in distance","silence"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: आत्मनस्+तेजसः+च+एव → आत्मनस्तेजसश्चैव; तस्य+एव → तस्य एव (often written तस्यैव).
FAQs
It links the Self (ātman) with tejas (radiant power), stating that a corresponding radiance arises from the Self’s own splendor, and identifies the indwelling Self (antarātmā) as inherently auspicious.
Primarily metaphysics: it describes the nature of the inner Self and its radiance rather than prescribing ritual action or explicitly describing devotional practice.
It encourages inner-oriented purity and self-restraint: if the indwelling Self is auspicious, one should align thoughts and actions with that inner sacred presence rather than external impulse.