Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 27
Yayāti’s Ascent to Heaven
and Entry into Vaikuṇṭha
पूरुं पुत्रं महाराज स्वराज्ये परिषिच्य तम् । ऐंद्रं लोकं जगामाथ ययातिः पृथिवीपतिः
pūruṃ putraṃ mahārāja svarājye pariṣicya tam | aiṃdraṃ lokaṃ jagāmātha yayātiḥ pṛthivīpatiḥ
اے مہاراج! اپنے بیٹے پورو کو اپنی ہی سلطنت پر مسند نشین کر کے، زمین کے مالک یَیاتی پھر اِندر کے لوک کو روانہ ہوا۔
Narrator (Purāṇic storyteller speaking to a king, addressed as 'mahārāja')
Concept: Responsible renunciation: establish rightful succession, then depart—showing detachment and dharmic closure of worldly duties.
Application: Complete obligations cleanly—handover, train successors, settle duties—then step back without clinging; cultivate devotion so transitions are peaceful.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Yayāti performs the solemn abhiṣeka of Pūru, pouring consecrated water as priests chant, while the court watches in hushed reverence. Then, with a calm gaze turned upward, Yayāti’s form seems to lighten, as if drawn toward a luminous celestial path leading to Indra’s city.","primary_figures":["King Yayāti","Prince Pūru","court priests","royal assembly","celestial attendants (subtle)"],"setting":"A palace coronation hall with ritual vessels and a throne; in the upper background, a glimpse of Svarga—cloud terraces and Indra’s jeweled city—appears like a vision.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["royal purple","gold","cloud white","sky blue","ruby red"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: coronation of Pūru with abhiṣeka in a richly ornamented hall; Yayāti in regal attire, priests with kalashas; gold leaf on throne, crowns, and architectural arches; above, a glowing vignette of Indra-loka with jeweled palaces; embossed ornaments and saturated jewel tones.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate court scene with refined gestures—water poured in abhiṣeka, delicate textiles, expressive yet restrained faces; soft clouds opening to reveal Indra’s realm; cool blues and gentle golds; lyrical composition emphasizing transition and calm renunciation.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized coronation tableau with bold outlines; ritual vessels prominent; Yayāti and Pūru in iconic poses; upper register shows Svarga with celestial figures; warm reds/yellows/greens with deep blue background, temple-fresco aesthetic.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ceremonial enthronement framed by ornate floral borders; symbolic lotus motifs for sovereignty; upper section depicts a decorative Svarga panel with cloud patterns and gold highlights; deep blues and reds, intricate textile ornamentation, devotional grandeur."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["Vedic-style chanting","conch shell","temple bells","soft court murmurs","wind-like hush at the moment of departure"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: जगामाथ = जगाम + अथ।
FAQs
It describes King Yayāti formally installing (anointing) his son Pūru as ruler of his kingdom and then departing to Indra’s realm (Aiṃdra-loka).
The verse highlights responsible succession and the duty of a king to transfer authority properly—ensuring stability and honoring merit or rightful fitness before withdrawing from worldly rule.
Aiṃdra-loka means Indra’s world—commonly understood as the celestial realm associated with Indra (Svarga), a destination attained through great merit and righteous conduct.