Shloka 151
Umā’s Austerity, Kauśikī’s Manifestation, and Skanda’s Birth Leading to Tāraka’s Defeat
यक्षाणां दशलक्षाणि ददावस्य धनाधिपः । ददौ हुताशनस्तेजो ददौ वायुश्च वाहनम्
yakṣāṇāṃ daśalakṣāṇi dadāvasya dhanādhipaḥ | dadau hutāśanastejo dadau vāyuśca vāhanam
خزانے کے مالک نے اُسے دس لاکھ یَکش عطا کیے۔ ہُتاشَن (اگنی) نے درخشاں تَیج بخشا، اور وायु نے بھی ایک سواری—تیز رفتار وسیلہ—عطا کیا۔
Narrator (contextual voice within Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa; specific dialogue pair not explicit from the single verse)
Concept: A protector’s capacity arises from coordinated cosmic forces—resources, energy, and mobility—each offered in rightful measure.
Application: Build your ‘retinue’ ethically: cultivate resources (wealth), inner fire (discipline), and right movement (healthy routines, timely action) in service of duty.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Kubera, resplendent with jeweled abundance, gestures as ten million Yakṣas appear like a shimmering host behind him—guardians with varied forms and ornaments. Agni rises as a controlled pillar of flame, pouring radiant tejas into the recipient’s aura, while Vāyu manifests as swirling translucent currents presenting a swift celestial conveyance, suggesting speed beyond earthly measure.","primary_figures":["Kubera (Dhanādhipa)","Yakṣas (retinue)","Agni (Hutāśana)","Vāyu","the empowered recipient (implied Skanda/hero figure)"],"setting":"A liminal celestial courtyard where elemental presences can appear—treasure-laden alcoves, a fire-altar, and open sky for wind currents.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["molten gold","flame orange","smoke gray","jade green","midnight blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Kubera with gold leaf-heavy ornaments and treasure motifs, a vast Yakṣa retinue behind in layered rows; Agni as stylized flame halo transferring tejas; Vāyu as swirling patterned ribbons presenting a celestial vehicle, embossed gold background, rich reds/greens, ornate borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: elegant depiction of Kubera with subtle humorless dignity, Yakṣas rendered as small varied attendants; Agni as refined flame with soft gradients; Vāyu as pale blue swirling lines carrying a light chariot-like conveyance, cool palette and delicate detailing.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic Kubera with bold outlines and heavy jewelry, Yakṣas in rhythmic repetition; Agni in bright red/orange with stylized flames; Vāyu as green-blue spirals with a simplified vehicle form, temple mural framing and lotus bands.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: decorative abundance—treasure patterns and floral borders; Yakṣas arranged symmetrically; Agni’s flame rendered as ornate motif; Vāyu as curling vine-like wind patterns carrying a small celestial vāhana, deep blue ground with gold accents."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["low drum pulse","crackling fire","whoosh of wind","metallic chime","distant conch"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: हुताशनस्तेजो = हुताशनः + तेजः (विसर्ग-सन्धि); वायुश्च = वायुः + च (विसर्ग-सन्धि)
FAQs
It portrays divine endowments: different deities confer distinct powers—attendants (Yakṣas), splendor (tejas), and conveyance (vāhana)—marking the recipient’s elevation and function in the cosmic order.
Dhanādhipaḥ commonly denotes Kubera, the deity associated with wealth and the Yakṣas, fitting the gift of “ten million Yakṣas.”
Power is depicted as distributed and purposeful: capacities come as entrusted gifts from higher principles (deities) and are meant to be used in alignment with dharma rather than personal pride.