Shloka 55
Account of Kāmākṣā (Bhavānī) at Āhicchatrā
कामाक्षायाः परं स्थानं विद्धि विश्वैकशर्मदम् । यस्या दर्शनमात्रेण सर्वसिद्धिः प्रजापते
kāmākṣāyāḥ paraṃ sthānaṃ viddhi viśvaikaśarmadam | yasyā darśanamātreṇa sarvasiddhiḥ prajāpate
کامآکشا کا یہ برتر دھام جان لو، جو سارے جگت کو یکتا خیر و عافیت بخشتا ہے؛ اے پرجاپتی، محض اس کے درشن سے ہی تمام سِدھیاں حاصل ہو جاتی ہیں۔
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Concept: Darśana of the deity at her supreme seat is spiritually efficacious—vision itself becomes a means to siddhi when joined with faith.
Application: Seek darśana with inner purity and intention for dharma; treat temple-visit as a transformative encounter, not tourism.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: temple
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A radiant sanctum opens to reveal Kāmākṣā enthroned, her gaze gentle yet all-penetrating, as if blessing the entire world in a single glance. Devotees stand at the threshold, overwhelmed by the sense that mere sight dissolves obstacles and awakens hidden attainments.","primary_figures":["Goddess Kāmākṣā/Kāmākṣī","devotees","attendant deities (optional)"],"setting":"inner sanctum of a famed śakti-pīṭha/kshetra shrine with carved pillars, lotus motifs, and a jeweled throne","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["lotus pink","vermillion red","sapphire blue","antique gold","pearl white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Kāmākṣā seated on a lotus throne within an ornate arch, gold leaf halo and background, heavy jewelry with gem inlays, rich red-green textiles, devotees at the base in añjali; intricate temple pillars and lamps, luminous sacred symmetry.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Kāmākṣā in refined, delicate form seated on a lotus dais; soft pastel sky-tones even indoors, fine ornament lines, gentle facial expression emphasizing compassionate gaze; lyrical floral motifs and subtle architectural framing.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: frontal Kāmākṣā with bold outlines, large expressive eyes, layered ornaments, temple wall aesthetic; dominant reds/yellows/greens with black contouring, stylized lotus seat and lamp stands.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central goddess enthroned amid lotus fields and ornate floral borders; deep indigo ground with gold detailing, symmetrical lamp motifs, peacocks and vines framing the sanctum, intricate textile patterns suggesting a festival darśana."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["conch shell","temple bells","soft drone (tanpura)","murmured mantras"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: विश्व + एक + शर्म + दम → विश्वैकशर्मदम्; दर्शन + मात्रेण → दर्शनमात्रेण; सर्व + सिद्धिः → सर्वसिद्धिः
FAQs
The verse highlights darśana as spiritually efficacious—simply beholding the Goddess (or her sacred seat) is presented as sufficient to confer siddhi (spiritual success and desired attainments).
Yes. By praising Kāmākṣā’s supreme abode and attributing universal welfare and siddhi to her darśana, the verse strongly aligns with Śākta devotional and tīrtha-māhātmya motifs.
It encourages reverence for sacred places associated with the Devī and underscores the value of sincere devotional encounter (darśana) as a direct spiritual practice.