Shloka 17
The Narrative of Suvrata: Tapas, Surrender-Prayer, and Cyclical Time
तस्मै वरं ददावन्यं सलक्ष्म्या सह केशवः । भोभोः सुव्रत धर्मात्मन्बुध्यस्व विबुधांवर
tasmai varaṃ dadāvanyaṃ salakṣmyā saha keśavaḥ | bhobhoḥ suvrata dharmātmanbudhyasva vibudhāṃvara
Bấy giờ Keśava cùng với Lakṣmī ban cho ông một ân huệ khác và phán: “Hô! Hô! Hỡi người giữ giới nguyện thanh tịnh, hỡi bậc tâm hồn thuận pháp—hãy tỉnh dậy, ô bậc tối thắng trong hàng hiền trí.”
Keśava (Viṣṇu), with Lakṣmī present
Concept: Divine grace responds to ‘suvrata’ (good vows) and dharma; awakening (budhyasva) signals transition from solitary tapas to relational devotion and divine instruction.
Application: Treat vows as relationship, not transaction: keep one small vrata-like commitment (truthful speech day, ekādaśī-inspired simplicity, daily tulasi watering if available) and ‘wake up’ to its devotional intention.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shringara
Type: mountain
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Keśava appears in full splendor beside Lakṣmī, both standing on a radiant lotus platform hovering above the mountain shrine. With a gentle yet commanding gesture, Viṣṇu calls the ascetic to awaken; Lakṣmī’s compassionate gaze softens the scene, turning austerity’s severity into grace-filled intimacy.","primary_figures":["Keśava (Viṣṇu)","Lakṣmī","ascetic devotee"],"setting":"Mountain shrine courtyard with flowering creepers and a natural stone altar, transformed by a lotus-throne apparition.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["lotus pink","antique gold","peacock blue","emerald green","ivory white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Lakṣmī-Nārāyaṇa on a lotus pedestal, heavy gold-leaf halos, ornate crowns and jewelry with gem-like detailing; the ascetic below with folded hands; rich red and green textiles, gold-leaf embellishment on lotus petals and ornaments; traditional South Indian iconography and symmetrical composition.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined Lakṣmī and Viṣṇu with delicate facial features, soft pastel lotuses; the mountain shrine rendered with lyrical naturalism; gentle dawn light; the ascetic in simple saffron, looking up in awe; subtle floral borders.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, saturated reds/yellows/greens; Lakṣmī and Viṣṇu frontal with characteristic eyes; lotus pedestal and stylized mountain bands; the ascetic at the bottom in reverent posture; temple-wall aesthetic with rhythmic ornamentation.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central Lakṣmī-Nārāyaṇa framed by intricate lotus and vine borders; deep blue background with gold highlights; decorative lotuses cascading; peacocks and cows as auspicious attendants; emphasis on devotional opulence and floral geometry."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["temple bells","conch shell","soft choral hum","wind over mountain ridge"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ददावन्यं = ददौ + अन्यं; सलक्ष्म्या = स + लक्ष्म्या; धर्मात्मन्बुध्यस्व = धर्मात्मन् + बुध्यस्व; विबुधांवर = विबुधानाम् + वर (षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष).
FAQs
Keśava is a name of Viṣṇu. Lakṣmī is mentioned to indicate the Lord’s auspicious presence with his divine consort, emphasizing grace, prosperity, and benevolent bestowal of boons.
“Budhyasva” literally means “awaken” or “become aware.” Spiritually, it can imply an inner awakening—coming to clarity, remembrance of dharma, or readiness to receive divine instruction or blessing.
The address praises disciplined vows and a righteous disposition, implying that moral restraint and dharmic character make one fit to receive divine favor and guidance.