Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 10
Origin of Suvrata
Boon, Sacred Ford, and the Birth Narrative
समालोक्य परं सौख्यं पुत्रसंभवजं शुभम् । यावज्जीवसि विप्र त्वं तावद्दुःखं न पश्यसि
samālokya paraṃ saukhyaṃ putrasaṃbhavajaṃ śubham | yāvajjīvasi vipra tvaṃ tāvadduḥkhaṃ na paśyasi
بیٹے کی پیدائش سے پیدا ہونے والی مبارک اور اعلیٰ مسرت کو دیکھ کر، اے وِپر (برہمن)، جب تک تو زندہ رہے گا، تو غم نہ دیکھے گا۔
Unspecified narrator/speaker (context not provided for dialogue attribution)
Concept: Auspicious joy rooted in dharmic family life can shield one from grief; happiness is portrayed as a grace-linked state, not mere chance.
Application: Honor relationships as sacred duties: nurture, educate, and protect dependents; practice gratitude so happiness becomes sattvic rather than possessive.
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A contemplative tableau: the brāhmaṇa envisions the ‘śubha sukha’ of a son—softly glowing imagery of a child’s first steps, elders blessing, and a calm household shrine. The mood is protective and auspicious, as if sorrow has been kept outside the threshold.","primary_figures":["brāhmaṇa devotee","symbolic son (future/vision)","household elders (optional)"],"setting":"A modest yet sacred home: tulsi courtyard implied by a small platform (even if not named), lamp-lit shrine, and a cradle near a pillar wrapped with sacred thread.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["warm amber","sandalwood beige","vermillion","leaf green","midnight blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Domestic auspicious scene with gold leaf accents—brāhmaṇa near a small shrine, vision-like vignette of a child in a cradle; ornate borders, rich reds/greens, luminous halos for the divine blessing presence implied above.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Intimate household moment with delicate lines—soft lamp glow, quiet smiles, refined textiles; gentle hills or trees in the background, cool shadows balancing warm interior light.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Stylized home-shrine, bold outlines; auspicious symbols (lamp, kalaśa, cradle) prominent; earthy pigments with rhythmic decorative borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Symbolic auspiciousness—lotus borders, garlands, symmetrical lamps; central figure in devotion with a small cradle motif, deep blue and gold textile richness."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft tanpura drone","gentle bell chime","night insects (faint)","quiet breathing pauses"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: पुत्रसंभवजं = पुत्र + सम्भवजम् (तत्पुरुष-समास); यावज्जीवसि = यावत् + जीवसि; तावद्दुःखं = तावत् + दुःखम्
FAQs
It praises the auspicious joy associated with the birth of a son and states that such joy keeps sorrow at bay for the addressed brāhmaṇa.
Yes. The focus on पुत्र (son/offspring) and शुभ (auspiciousness) aligns with gṛhastha-dharma themes—householder ideals of lineage, continuity, and worldly well-being.
It highlights how profound life-affirming events and responsibilities can transform one’s experience of suffering—suggesting that meaning, family continuity, and hopeful milestones can lessen the perception of grief.