Shloka 50
Brahmā’s Puṣkara Sacrifice: Kokāmukha Tīrtha, Varāha’s Aid, and the Arrival of Gāyatrī
ब्रह्माथ कपिलश्चैव परमेष्ठी तथैव च । देवाः सप्तर्षयश्चैव त्र्यंबकश्च महायशाः
brahmātha kapilaścaiva parameṣṭhī tathaiva ca | devāḥ saptarṣayaścaiva tryaṃbakaśca mahāyaśāḥ
برہما، کپل اور پرمیشٹھی بھی؛ دیوتا اور سَپت رِشی؛ اور تریَمبک (شیو) بھی—بہت نامور۔
Not explicitly identifiable from this single verse (context needed from surrounding verses).
Concept: Sacred knowledge is authenticated through the testimony and presence of primordial seers, gods, and renowned deities.
Application: Seek guidance from time-tested lineages and sources; cultivate humility by remembering the vast chain of teachers behind any sacred teaching.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A vast celestial sabhā unfolds in the early creation age: Brahmā seated on a lotus-throne, Kapila in ascetic radiance, the Saptarṣis in a semicircle, and Tryambaka standing serene with matted locks. The atmosphere is solemn, as if the universe pauses to acknowledge the guardians of dharma and knowledge.","primary_figures":["Brahmā","Kapila","Parameṣṭhī (Brahmā as cosmic lord)","Saptarṣis","Tryambaka (Śiva)","Devas"],"setting":"Celestial assembly hall above a cosmic ocean, with lotus motifs and subtle constellations forming an arch-like canopy.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["lotus pink","sapphire blue","gold leaf","ash white","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a grand deva-sabhā with Brahmā on a lotus throne at center, Kapila and the Saptarṣis seated in reverent symmetry, Tryambaka standing with trident and serene gaze; heavy gold leaf halos, rich crimson and emerald textiles, gem-studded crowns, ornate lotus borders, traditional South Indian iconographic proportions.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a lyrical celestial court with delicate linework; Brahmā on a soft pink lotus, Kapila in ochre robes, Saptarṣis with white beards and calm faces, Tryambaka in ash-toned serenity; cool blues and greens, airy clouds, refined facial features, subtle Himalayan-like horizon even in heaven.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and flat natural pigments; Brahmā with four faces and lotus seat, Saptarṣis in rhythmic arrangement, Tryambaka with crescent moon and matted hair; dominant reds, yellows, and greens, temple-wall aesthetic, large expressive eyes, ornamental floral bands.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: cosmic lotus mandala framing a divine assembly; ornate floral borders, peacocks and stylized clouds; central lotus platform with Brahmā and surrounding sages and devas rendered in Nathdwara-inspired decorative density, deep indigo background with gold highlights and lotus-pink accents."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["temple bells","soft drone (tanpura)","conch shell (distant)","silence between names"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ब्रह्माथ = ब्रह्मा + अथ; कपिलश्चैव = कपिलः + च + एव; सप्तर्षयश्चैव = सप्तर्षयः + च + एव; त्र्यंबकश्च = त्र्यंबकः + च; महायशाः = महा + यशाः (कर्मधारय)
FAQs
Parameṣṭhī is a revered epithet commonly used for Brahmā, indicating the supreme presiding deity seated in the highest assembly/abode.
The verse functions as a catalog of highly authoritative cosmic figures—gods, primordial sages, and Śiva—often invoked to indicate universal recognition, witness, or participation in a sacred event or teaching.
Indirectly, yes: by naming renowned divine and sage authorities, it underscores reverence for dharma and the legitimacy of the tradition being narrated; the explicit ethical teaching would be clearer from the surrounding context.