Padma Purana — Srishti Khanda, Shloka 140164
Brahmā’s Lotus-Birth, Puṣkara-Creation Imagery, Madhu–Kaiṭabha, and Early Genealogies
विष्णोः सत्यप्रतिज्ञस्य श्रुत्वारिनिधना गिरः । ततो भयं विष्णुमुखाच्छ्रुत्वा दैतेयदानवाः
viṣṇoḥ satyapratijñasya śrutvārinidhanā giraḥ | tato bhayaṃ viṣṇumukhācchrutvā daiteyadānavāḥ
ہمیشہ سچی قسم والے وِشنو کے بے زوال کلمات سن کر، پھر وِشنو کے دہن سے نکلی ہیبت ناک صدا سن کر دَیتیہ اور دانَو خوف زدہ ہو گئے۔
Narratorial voice (contextual; direct speaker not specified in the given line)
Concept: The word of Viṣṇu is unfailing because He is satya-pratijña; hearing that irrevocable decree, adharmic forces naturally tremble.
Application: Anchor promises in truth and integrity; let fear of consequences be replaced by alignment with dharma—when one stands with truth, divine order becomes protection rather than threat.
Primary Rasa: bhayanaka
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Viṣṇu stands radiant, his expression calm yet uncompromising, as a thunder-like proclamation issues from his lips in visible mantra-waves. Across the space, Daityas and Dānavas recoil—eyes widened, weapons half-lowered—caught between defiance and the sudden certainty of divine law.","primary_figures":["Viṣṇu (Nārāyaṇa)","Daityas","Dānavas"],"setting":"celestial battlefield threshold—cloud-banks like ramparts, distant oceans below, banners whipping in a charged wind","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","white lightning","molten gold","storm gray","blood red"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viṣṇu in frontal majesty with gold leaf halo and ornaments, one hand raised in command; mantra-waves rendered as gold filigree; asuras in dynamic poses at the sides, rich reds and blacks, gem-studded borders, dramatic symmetry.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical yet tense scene with Viṣṇu on a cloud terrace, cool blues and grays, delicate linework for fearful asura faces; subtle lightning in the background, refined composition with narrative clarity.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold-outlined Viṣṇu with large eyes and elaborate crown, stylized asuras with expressive fear; strong red-yellow-green palette, rhythmic cloud patterns, decorative borders with conch and chakra motifs.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central blue Viṣṇu with ornate floral borders; mantra-waves stylized as lotus-vines; deep indigo ground with gold highlights, symmetrical placement of trembling asuras, intricate textile-like detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"fast-dramatic","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell blast","distant thunder","war drums low","wind gusts","sudden silence after decree"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: श्रुत्वारिनिधना = श्रुत्वा + अरिनिधनाः; विष्णुमुखाच्छ्रुत्वा = विष्णुमुखात् + श्रुत्वा (त् + श् → च्छ्).
FAQs
They are two major lineages/classes of asuras (anti-god or demonic powers) in Purāṇic literature, frequently portrayed as opponents of the devas and of Viṣṇu’s cosmic order.
It emphasizes Viṣṇu’s unfailing reliability: when he declares or vows something, it is certain to be fulfilled, which makes his speech itself a force that establishes dharma and overcomes adversaries.
It highlights accountability and the power of truthful resolve: a righteous, unwavering commitment (satya-pratijñā) carries consequences, and those who oppose dharma naturally fear the certainty of such truth-backed action.