Shloka 164
Brahmā’s Puṣkara Sacrifice and the Manifestation of Sarasvatī
with Tīrtha-Merit Teachings
गच्छामि तस्मात्कोप्यन्य उपायश्चिंत्यतामहो । तदाशयं विदित्वाहुस्ते समेत्य पितामहं
gacchāmi tasmātkopyanya upāyaściṃtyatāmaho | tadāśayaṃ viditvāhuste sametya pitāmahaṃ
پس میں روانہ ہوتا ہوں؛ ہائے، کوئی اور تدبیر سوچی جائے۔ اس کی نیت جان کر وہ سب مل کر پِتامہہ برہما کے پاس گئے۔
Unspecified (narrative voice within the Adhyaya; exact speaker not provided in the excerpt)
Concept: When one’s own capacity is exhausted, seek higher counsel rather than act rashly; dharmic problems require dharmic consultation.
Application: In crises, pause, admit limits, consult wise mentors, and choose the remedy that minimizes harm.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A worried assembly of devas and sages pauses mid-counsel, their faces lit by uncertainty, then turns as one toward the radiant path leading to Pitāmaha. In the distance, Brahmā’s lotus-throne glows above a cosmic lake, suggesting that only higher wisdom can untie the knot of danger.","primary_figures":["devas (collective)","sages (collective)","Brahmā (Pitāmaha)"],"setting":"celestial corridor leading to Brahmā’s lotus-seat, with swirling nebulae and a calm cosmic lake beneath","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["lotus pink","saffron gold","pearl white","deep indigo","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a solemn divine council moving toward Brahmā on a lotus throne, heavy gold leaf halos, rich crimson and emerald garments, ornate crowns, gem-studded jewelry, stylized lotus motifs framing the scene, temple-like symmetry and iconographic clarity.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate devas and sages in a lyrical procession across a pale celestial terrace, cool indigo sky with fine star-dots, Brahmā seated on a soft pink lotus, refined faces and gentle gestures, airy negative space and subtle gradients.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, flat yet vibrant natural pigments, Brahmā with four faces on a lotus, devas in rhythmic rows, strong reds/yellows/greens, temple-wall composition with decorative borders of lotuses and creepers.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: lotus-laden cosmic pond with Brahmā enthroned, ornate floral borders, symmetrical arrangement of approaching devas, deep blue background with gold highlights, intricate textile-like patterning and repeated lotus motifs."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft conch shell","distant temple bells","low celestial drone","brief silence at ‘aho’"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तस्मात्कोप्यन्य = tasmāt + kaḥ + api + anyaḥ; उपायश्चिंत्यतामहो = upāyaḥ + cintyatām + aho; तदाशयं = tad + āśayam; विदित्वाहुस्ते = viditvā + āhuḥ + te.
FAQs
“Pitāmaha” literally means “Grandfather” and commonly refers to Brahmā, the creator-deity, who is approached here for counsel.
One party declares they will leave and urges that another solution be devised; others, understanding the intention involved, go together to Brahmā.
When a situation becomes difficult, it recommends thoughtful deliberation on alternative remedies and seeking guidance from a higher authority or wiser counsel.