Shloka 12
Origin of Jaleśvara Tīrtha and the Devas’ Appeal to Śiva against Bāṇa/Tripura
Nārada’s Mission
देव उवाच । एतत्सर्वं करिष्यामि मा विषादं करिष्यथ । अचिरेणैव कालेन कुर्यां युष्मत्सुखावहम्
deva uvāca | etatsarvaṃ kariṣyāmi mā viṣādaṃ kariṣyatha | acireṇaiva kālena kuryāṃ yuṣmatsukhāvaham
دیوتا نے کہا: “میں یہ سب کروں گا؛ تم غم نہ کرو۔ بہت ہی تھوڑے وقت میں میں تمہارے لیے خوشی کا سبب بنا دوں گا۔”
Deva (a divine speaker; specific identity not stated in this verse)
Concept: Divine reassurance transforms grief into steadiness; timely intervention is part of the protector’s dharma.
Application: When you promise help, pair compassion with concrete action and a clear timeframe; when receiving reassurance, let it reduce anxiety and restore duty.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A radiant deva speaks with calm certainty, palm lifted in a gesture of protection, while the gathered devas exhale in visible relief. The oppressive glow in the sky recedes to the horizon, and the court’s jeweled surfaces catch a gentler light, as if the universe itself has been reassured.","primary_figures":["Deva (divine speaker)","assembled devas"],"setting":"Celestial hall with a central dais, garlands suspended in midair, and a distant sky-window showing the fading threat.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["warm gold","ivory","aqua blue","rose pink","smoky grey"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central deva with gold-leaf halo giving abhaya-mudrā, devas arranged in attentive semicircle, embossed gold borders, rich jewel tones, ornate throne and pillars with gem-like highlights.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: gentle expressions of relief, refined linework, soft luminous wash for the receding threat, airy architecture, balanced composition emphasizing reassurance.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, iconic abhaya gesture, rhythmic grouping of devas, warm pigment fields, stylized celestial architecture, calm symmetry.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional assembly framed by lotus borders, central figure with raised hand, deep blue ground with gold motifs, delicate floral filigree suggesting restored harmony."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft conch","temple bells fading","gentle drone","silence after tension"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: एतत्सर्वम् → एतत् + सर्वम्; अचिरेणैव → अचिरेण + एव; युष्मत्सुखावहम् → युष्मत् + सुख + आवहम् (षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष).
FAQs
It conveys divine reassurance: the speaker promises to accomplish what is needed and asks the listeners to abandon grief, emphasizing swift restoration of well-being.
It models trust in divine agency—an ethical and devotional posture where anxiety is replaced by confidence that the divine will act for devotees’ welfare.
When faced with distress, the verse encourages steadiness and hope: avoid despair and remain patient, trusting that timely resolution and good outcomes can arise.