Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 39
The Aśūnyaśayana Vow: Expiation, Viṣṇu’s Theophany, and Liberation for Divyā Devī
कथयस्व प्रसादेन किमत्र तव कारणम् । सर्वमेव प्रसादेन प्रब्रवीहि महामते
kathayasva prasādena kimatra tava kāraṇam | sarvameva prasādena prabravīhi mahāmate
Xin Ngài từ hòa mà cho biết—trong việc này, duyên cớ của Ngài là gì? Ôi bậc đại trí, xin vui lòng nói rõ trọn vẹn mọi điều.
Unspecified (a respectful questioner addressing a wise person)
Concept: Right inquiry—asked with humility and seeking complete understanding—invites grace-filled instruction and removes confusion.
Application: When seeking guidance (spiritual or practical), ask clearly and respectfully, request the full context, and listen without defensiveness.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A respectful questioner sits or stands with palms joined, leaning slightly forward, eyes intent yet gentle, addressing a serene, wise figure. The space feels like a teaching pavilion—quiet, ordered, and receptive—where ‘tell me everything’ becomes an invocation for truth to unfold.","primary_figures":["respectful questioner","wise teacher/sage (mahamati)"],"setting":"Hermitage teaching hall or shaded grove with palm-leaf manuscripts, a low seat (asana), and a small fire altar in the background.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["soft saffron","earth brown","leaf green","sky blue","ivory"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: guru seated on an ornate asana with gold-leaf halo-like backdrop, disciple in anjali requesting full explanation, rich reds and greens, manuscript bundle and kamandalu details, temple-like framing with gilded borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: tranquil ashram grove, teacher and disciple in refined profiles, delicate foliage and distant hills, gentle dawn light, subtle gestures emphasizing respectful inquiry, cool harmonious palette.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized guru-disciple scene with bold outlines, warm ochre background, ritual objects (manuscripts, fire altar) simplified into iconic forms, balanced composition and traditional pigment tones.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional didactic tableau framed by floral borders, lotus motifs and patterned textiles, teacher central with disciple at side, deep blues and gold accents, intricate ornamentation even in a teaching scene."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["birds in a grove","soft rustle of leaves","gentle bell (single)","low drone"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: किमत्र → किम् + अत्र. सर्वमेव → सर्वम् + एव.
FAQs
The speaker politely asks the wise person to explain the reason behind something and to narrate the matter completely, with kindness.
It emphasizes a humble, respectful approach—requesting an explanation offered with grace, goodwill, and clarity rather than harshness or secrecy.
It models disciplined inquiry: seek knowledge respectfully, ask for the full context, and address the learned with humility.