Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 13
The Birth and Preservation of Nahuṣa
Guru-tīrtha Greatness within the Vena Episode
एवं वर्षशतं पूर्णं पश्यमानस्य तस्य च । प्रसूता सा हि पुत्रं च स्वर्भानोस्तनया तदा
evaṃ varṣaśataṃ pūrṇaṃ paśyamānasya tasya ca | prasūtā sā hi putraṃ ca svarbhānostanayā tadā
Như vậy, khi tròn đủ một trăm năm trôi qua—trong lúc ông vẫn dõi nhìn—thì ái nữ của Svarbhānu hạ sinh một người con trai.
Narrator (contextual; specific dialogue speaker not identifiable from the single verse alone)
Concept: Providence ripens in its own time; what is protected by divine order reaches fruition despite prolonged opposition and surveillance.
Application: Practice patience and steadiness in long projects; do not measure spiritual or ethical outcomes by short-term delays.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A time-lapse tableau: seasons cycle around a secluded chamber—monsoon clouds, autumn moons, winter mist—while a watchful figure remains stationed outside, eyes fixed, unblinking. Inside, the mother’s calm presence is constant, suggesting a destiny incubating beyond ordinary human time.","primary_figures":["Svarbhānu’s daughter (pregnant mother)","Watcher/observer (unidentified, possibly Huṁḍa or an agent)"],"setting":"A guarded dwelling at the edge of a forest, with seasonal changes shown through surrounding trees, sky, and drifting motifs (leaves, rain, frost).","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["rain-cloud indigo","spring green","autumn amber","winter silver","lamp-flame gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a central sūtikāgṛha with ornate pillars; around it, a circular ‘season wheel’ border in gold leaf showing rain, blossoms, falling leaves, and frost; the watcher stands rigid at the threshold; rich reds/greens, gold embossing, stylized lotus medallions marking the passage of years.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical depiction of changing seasons in delicate vignettes around a quiet interior; soft gradients for sky, fine brushwork for foliage; the watcher rendered subtly, emphasizing suspense and time.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: segmented panels showing seasonal motifs in bold outlines; central mother figure steady; watcher at the doorway; warm earthy pigments with rhythmic decorative bands.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: concentric floral borders representing seasons—lotus, jasmine, marigold, and dried leaves—encircling the central chamber; intricate patterning, deep blues and gold, symbolic rather than literal time depiction."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["seasonal rain","crickets at dusk","soft wind","distant temple bell"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: स्वर्भानोस्तनया = स्वर्भानोः + तनया.
FAQs
Svarbhānu is a named figure in Purāṇic tradition, often associated with an asura lineage; here the verse specifically references his daughter (tanayā).
After the passage of a hundred years, Svarbhānu’s daughter gives birth to a son while someone (tasyāḥ/ tasya) is observing.
Not explicitly; it functions primarily as narrative chronology and lineage detail within the Bhūmi-khaṇḍa’s broader story context.