Shloka 158
The Manifestation of Viṣṇu’s Footprints: Vāmana–Trivikrama, Bāṣkali’s Subjugation, and the Rise of Viṣṇupadī
Gaṅgā
प्रतिज्ञापालनं कार्यं सतां धर्मः सनातनः । यद्येष भगवान्विष्णुर्नास्ति धन्यतरो मया
pratijñāpālanaṃ kāryaṃ satāṃ dharmaḥ sanātanaḥ | yadyeṣa bhagavānviṣṇurnāsti dhanyataro mayā
وعدہ نبھانا لازم ہے؛ یہی نیکوں کا ازلی دھرم ہے۔ اگر یہ واقعی بھگوان وِشنو ہیں تو مجھ سے بڑھ کر کوئی خوش نصیب نہیں۔
Unspecified (context-dependent within Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa Adhyaya 30)
Concept: Promise-keeping (pratijñā-pālana) is the eternal dharma of the righteous; awareness of Viṣṇu’s presence transforms duty into blessedness.
Application: Keep commitments—especially those made in sacred contexts; before acting, remember ‘Viṣṇu is present’ as an inner accountability practice.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A calm, luminous moment: the speaker stands with hands over heart, declaring that keeping one’s promise is the timeless dharma of the good. Behind him, Viṣṇu’s subtle presence manifests as a radiant aura with conch and discus motifs, making the air itself feel sanctified and protective.","primary_figures":["devotee/speaker","subtle epiphanic presence of Lord Viṣṇu (aura or partial form)"],"setting":"Hermitage clearing that seems to open into a divine space; vow-scroll and sacred fire nearby","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","lotus pink","radiant gold","pearl white","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central figure proclaiming vow-keeping, with a resplendent Viṣṇu aura behind—śaṅkha, cakra, padma, gadā suggested; heavy gold leaf radiance, rich reds/greens, gem-studded ornaments on the divine emblems, ornate arch framing the scene.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: serene clearing with soft celestial glow; Viṣṇu’s presence hinted through translucent blue aura and floating conch-discus; delicate brushwork, refined faces, gentle landscape, lyrical stillness emphasizing śānta rasa.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, large expressive eyes; Viṣṇu’s aura rendered in layered blues and gold; natural pigments, temple-wall aesthetic, symmetrical composition with dharma symbols (fire, manuscript) at the base.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Viṣṇu-centered aura with lotus motifs and intricate floral borders; deep blue field with gold highlights; the devotee small but central, emphasizing surrender and vow; ornate border patterns echoing ‘sanātana dharma’ as an eternal garland."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["tanpura drone","soft conch in distance","gentle bell tremolo","forest hush"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: yadyeṣa = yadi + eṣaḥ; bhagavānviṣṇuḥ = bhagavān + viṣṇuḥ; nāsti = na + asti.
FAQs
It teaches that fulfilling one’s promise (pratijñā-pālana) is a timeless dharma for virtuous people, linking righteousness with reliability and truth.
It frames the very presence of Bhagavān Viṣṇu as the highest good fortune, reflecting a bhakti-centered valuation of divine proximity over worldly gain.
No. This śloka focuses on moral duty (keeping vows) and the blessedness of encountering Viṣṇu, not on locations or pilgrimage sites.