Shloka 47
Yayāti’s Ascent to Heaven
and Entry into Vaikuṇṭha
ऋषिभिः स्तूयमानश्च देववृंदैः समन्वितैः । अप्सरोभिः सुरूपाभिः सेव्यमानः स नाहुषिः
ṛṣibhiḥ stūyamānaśca devavṛṃdaiḥ samanvitaiḥ | apsarobhiḥ surūpābhiḥ sevyamānaḥ sa nāhuṣiḥ
Được các bậc hiền thánh (ṛṣi) tán dương và được đoàn chư thiên vây quanh, Nahusha ấy được các apsarā tuyệt sắc hầu cận phụng sự.
Narrator (contextual; within the Bhūmi-khaṇḍa narration tradition often framed as Pulastya speaking to Bhīṣma, but not explicit in this single verse)
Concept: Merit elevates one to celestial honor—praised by ṛṣis, surrounded by devas—yet such splendor remains within saṃsāra unless oriented to Hari-bhakti (a Padma Purāṇa subtext).
Application: Value virtue and discipline, but remember that status and pleasure are transient; aim beyond ‘heavenly success’ toward lasting spiritual realization and devotion.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shringara
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Nahusha stands in regal splendor on a jeweled dais, while ṛṣis with matted locks raise hands in blessing and chant his praises. Around him, deva-hosts form a radiant circle, and exquisitely adorned apsarās offer service—fans, garlands, and perfumed lamps—creating a scene of intoxicating celestial honor that hints at both reward and peril.","primary_figures":["Nahusha","sages (ṛṣis)","hosts of gods (deva-vṛnda)","apsarās"],"setting":"A celestial court with crystal pillars, cloud-thrones, and garlanded arches, like a svarga-sabhā.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["celestial turquoise","gold","ivory","amethyst","rose pink"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Nahusha enthroned on a gem-studded dais with gold-leaf halo, ṛṣis in reverent poses at the sides, deva-vṛnda forming a symmetrical court, apsarās with ornate jewelry and silk fans; heavy gold embellishment, rich reds/greens, embossed ornaments and architectural arch framing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: an airy celestial pavilion with delicate columns, sages praising in calm gestures, apsarās in graceful service; cool luminous palette, refined faces, soft cloudscape background, lyrical elegance.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlined svarga court, Nahusha central with stylized crown, sages and devas arranged in tiers, apsarās with characteristic eye shapes and patterned garments; warm reds/yellows/greens, temple mural symmetry.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: courtly tableau with lotus borders and floral filigree, apsarās arranged like petals around the central king, deep blue background with gold highlights; intricate textile-like repetition of garlands and lotus motifs."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["celestial vīṇā","soft chorus of praise","ankle bells","gentle conch in distance","hall-like reverberation"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: stūyamānaśca = stūyamānaḥ + ca; devavṛṃdaiḥ = deva-vṛndaiḥ; apsarobhiḥ (apsarābhiḥ also seen; here from apsaras); surūpābhiḥ = su-rūpābhiḥ.
FAQs
Nahusha is a celebrated royal figure who, in Purāṇic narratives, attains extraordinary prominence and is honored by sages and gods; this verse depicts his exalted, celestial-style reception.
It signals peak status and divine recognition—public endorsement by spiritual authorities (ṛṣis) and courtly splendor represented by devas and apsarās.
Not explicitly; it is primarily descriptive, establishing Nahusha’s elevated condition and the reverence he receives, which typically sets up later narrative developments.