Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 91
The Account of King Yayāti: Kāmasaras, Rati’s Tears, and the Birth of Aśrubindumatī
within the Mātā–Pitṛ Tīrtha Narrative
एकेनापि च दोषेण त्वामेषा हि न मन्यते । एष मे संशयो जातो भवान्विष्णुमयो नृप
ekenāpi ca doṣeṇa tvāmeṣā hi na manyate | eṣa me saṃśayo jāto bhavānviṣṇumayo nṛpa
ایک ہی عیب کے سبب بھی وہ تمہیں قبول نہیں کرتی۔ اے نَرِپ! میرے دل میں یہ شک پیدا ہوا ہے—کیا تم وِشنو مَی ہو، یعنی وِشنو کی فطرت سے سرشار؟
Uncertain (context not provided; addressed to a king as 'nṛpa')
Concept: A single unaddressed fault can obstruct acceptance and harmony; true worth is measured by inner alignment with Viṣṇu-dharma, not status.
Application: Treat small lapses (speech, fidelity, greed, cruelty) as spiritually consequential; do self-audit before blaming others, and align daily choices with compassion and restraint.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In a lamp-lit royal sabhā, a veiled noblewoman stands at a respectful distance, her gaze firm with discernment. A counselor or sage points subtly toward the king, while the king’s face shows startled doubt—caught between pride and the unsettling question of whether he truly embodies Viṣṇu’s nature.","primary_figures":["King (nṛpa)","A discerning woman (queen/bride figure)","Court counselor/sage (speaker)","Attendants with fly-whisks"],"setting":"Royal court with carved pillars, lotus motifs, and a small Viṣṇu shrine niche in the background hinting at the Vaishnava frame.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["deep maroon","antique gold","sapphire blue","ivory","smoky charcoal"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a South Indian-inspired royal court scene with the king seated on a jeweled throne, a poised woman standing in refusal, and a sage-like minister questioning ‘viṣṇu-maya’; heavy gold leaf on crowns, throne arch, and lotus borders; rich reds/greens, gem-studded ornaments, a small Viṣṇu icon in a niche with conch and discus motifs.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate court interior with delicate linework; the king’s anxious expression contrasted with the woman’s calm discernment; cool palette with lapis and soft ochres; patterned textiles, lotus-carved pillars, and a subtle Vaishnava shrine element; refined faces and lyrical negative space.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines and flat natural pigments; the king in regal posture yet troubled eyes, the woman as dignified and resolute; background with stylized lotus medallions and a small Viṣṇu emblem; dominant reds, yellows, greens with black contouring and characteristic large eyes.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: symbolic court scene framed by lotus vines and conch-disc borders; the moral question visualized by a faint aura of Viṣṇu symbols (śaṅkha, cakra) hovering near the king, testing his worthiness; deep indigo ground with gold detailing, floral borders, and peacocks at the margins."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","low court murmurs","conch shell (distant)","silence after the question"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: एकेनापि = एकेन + अपि; त्वामेषा = त्वाम् + एषा; भवान्विष्णुमयो = भवान् + विष्णुमयः
FAQs
A single perceived fault can cause rejection, and the speaker wonders whether the king possesses a special, Viṣṇu-pervaded nature (viṣṇu-maya) that explains the situation.
It means “pervaded by Viṣṇu” or “imbued with Viṣṇu’s essence,” suggesting a sanctified or divinely influenced disposition.
It cautions that even one defect (doṣa) may outweigh virtues in social or moral judgment, and it encourages careful discernment before forming conclusions.