Shloka 141
The Manifestation of Viṣṇu’s Footprints: Vāmana–Trivikrama, Bāṣkali’s Subjugation, and the Rise of Viṣṇupadī
Gaṅgā
करिष्यामि न संदेहो दास्ये प्राणानपि ध्रुवम् । किमर्थं देवराजोक्ता भूमिरेषा त्वया हि मे
kariṣyāmi na saṃdeho dāsye prāṇānapi dhruvam | kimarthaṃ devarājoktā bhūmireṣā tvayā hi me
میں یہ کروں گا—اس میں کوئی شک نہیں؛ یقیناً میں اپنی جان بھی دے دوں گا۔ مگر دیوراج نے جس زمین کا ذکر کیا تھا، تم نے وہ مجھے کس مقصد سے بتایا؟
Unspecified (context-dependent dialogue speaker within Adhyaya 30)
Concept: Steadfast commitment to one’s pledged action, even at the cost of life, coupled with discerning inquiry into purpose (prayojana).
Application: Keep promises and commitments, but also ask for clarity of purpose before acting—resolve with discernment.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A solemn court scene where a resolute king speaks with unwavering eyes, one hand raised in oath, the other gesturing toward a small patch of earth symbolizing the requested land. A messenger-like figure evokes Indra’s authority, while the atmosphere carries the hush of a dharma-test about to unfold.","primary_figures":["Bali (or a righteous king figure)","Indra’s envoy (or Indra implied)","Brāhmaṇa petitioner (shadowed/foreshadowed)"],"setting":"Royal sabhā with carved pillars, a ritual ground-marked square of earth at center, attendants holding fly-whisks and water-pots for dāna.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["sapphire blue","burnished gold","deep maroon","ivory white","earthy ochre"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a regal sabhā with Bali seated on a jeweled throne, right hand in vow gesture, a small ochre earth-square before him; ornate gold-leaf halos, rich reds and greens, gem-studded crowns and armlets, stylized lotus borders, traditional South Indian iconography with crisp symmetry and devotional gravitas.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: an intimate palace hall with delicate brushwork; Bali in refined profile, soft textiles and patterned carpets; a small marked patch of earth in the foreground; cool yet luminous palette, lyrical architectural arches, subtle facial expressions conveying resolve and questioning, fine linework and gentle shading.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and flat natural pigments; Bali with large expressive eyes and elaborate ornaments; the earth-square rendered as a symbolic mandala-like patch; warm red/yellow/green dominance, temple-wall aesthetic, rhythmic decorative borders and sacred composure.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a devotional court tableau framed by lotus and floral borders; the earth-square as a central motif surrounded by stylized lotuses; deep blues and gold accents, intricate patterns, peacocks at the margins, a serene yet anticipatory mood with ornate textile-like detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["temple bells","low court murmurs","conch shell (distant)","silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: saṃdeho (Visarga -> o); prāṇānapi (prāṇān + api); devarājoktā (devarāja + uktā - Guna); bhūmireṣā (Visarga -> r)
FAQs
The speaker expresses unwavering determination—so strong that they are willing to give up even their life—showing a vow-like commitment to the requested act.
In standard Purāṇic usage, devarāja refers to Indra, the ruler of the devas, and the verse points to a statement or designation attributed to him.
Even after pledging full commitment, the speaker asks for the purpose behind the instruction, highlighting discernment: acting with resolve while still seeking clarity about intention and meaning.