Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 25
Vena Episode Conclusion: Pṛthu’s Merit and the Greatness of Hearing the Padma Purāṇa in Kali-yuga
ज्ञातव्यं तु सुबुद्धेन विघ्नरूपं ममाधुना । संजातं दृश्यते व्यास तथा होमं समाचरेत्
jñātavyaṃ tu subuddhena vighnarūpaṃ mamādhunā | saṃjātaṃ dṛśyate vyāsa tathā homaṃ samācaret
لیکن صاحبِ فہم کو جان لینا چاہیے کہ اس وقت میری ہی صورت میں ایک رکاوٹ پیدا ہوئی ہے۔ اے ویاس! یہ ظاہر ہو کر دکھائی دے رہی ہے؛ لہٰذا اسی کے مطابق ہوم (آگ کی آہوتی) کرو۔
Unclear from single-verse context (addressing Vyāsa)
Concept: When an obstacle manifests, the wise recognize it clearly and apply an appropriate śānti—here, homa—rather than surrendering to confusion.
Application: When spiritual practice is disrupted (doubt, conflict, lethargy), diagnose the obstacle without self-hatred; perform a concrete corrective act—prayer, japa, charity, or a simple homa/ārati—then resume practice steadily.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A sage addresses Vyāsa with urgency yet composure, pointing toward a subtle, personified ‘Vighna’ standing at the edge of the ritual ground. In the center, a freshly prepared fire altar awaits, with clarified butter, samidh sticks, and kusa grass arranged precisely—signaling the transition from problem to remedy.","primary_figures":["Vyāsa","a speaking sage/narrator figure","personified Vighna","attendant brāhmaṇas (optional)"],"setting":"Riverside or āśrama yajña-śālā with a square fire altar, ladles, ghee pot, and mantra boards; a small Viṣṇu emblem nearby.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["saffron","ghee-gold","sandalwood beige","vermillion","smoke-blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Vyāsa seated with matted hair and manuscript, a sage gesturing toward a dark vighna figure; central homa-kuṇḍa with flames rendered in bright vermillion and gold leaf; ornate ritual vessels with gem-like highlights; rich reds/greens, heavy gold embellishment around the altar and halos.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: dawn-lit yajña-śālā with delicate smoke curls; Vyāsa and the sage in calm dialogue; the vighna as a faint gray silhouette at the margin; refined facial features, soft saffron and blue palette, minimalistic yet expressive ritual detail.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines of Vyāsa and sage, stylized fire altar with rhythmic flame shapes; vighna as a dark green-gray figure; strong yellow-red-green pigments, temple-wall composition with symmetrical ritual objects.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central square homa-kuṇḍa framed by lotus borders; Vyāsa and sage on either side in devotional posture; decorative flames and ghee vessels patterned; deep blue background with gold accents, peacocks at corners symbolizing vigilance."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["crackling fire","ghee pour hiss","mantra cadence","wooden ladle taps","temple bell (punctuating)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ममाधुना = मम + अधुना.
FAQs
It advises that a present obstacle (vighna) has manifested and therefore a homa (fire-offering) should be performed as a remedial rite.
It suggests an impediment taking a concrete, experiential form—often understood as a disruptive condition requiring ritual or spiritual counter-measures.
In Purāṇic ritual logic, homa is a purificatory and propitiatory act used to remove obstacles, restore auspiciousness, and align the situation with dharma and successful completion of rites.