Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 47
The Deeds of Cyavana
in the Context of Guru-tirtha Glorification
पश्यतां देवतानां च नारदस्य च पश्यतः । ब्रुवंतु सर्वे संचिंत्य विचार्यैवं सुनिश्चितम्
paśyatāṃ devatānāṃ ca nāradasya ca paśyataḥ | bruvaṃtu sarve saṃciṃtya vicāryaivaṃ suniścitam
Trong khi các vị thần và cả Narada đang quan sát, hãy để mọi người lên tiếng, sau khi đã suy ngẫm và cân nhắc kỹ lưỡng với quyết định chắc chắn này.
Narrator (contextual; verse frames an assembly speaking in the presence of the gods and Nārada)
Concept: Right judgment requires collective deliberation (vicāra) and firm ascertainment (niścaya), especially when resolving grave moral questions like sin-removal.
Application: Before major choices, consult wise counsel, reflect, and decide with clarity; avoid impulsive judgments fueled by fear or faction.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A luminous celestial council hall where devas sit in concentric rows, their crowns reflecting a central lamp-like radiance. Nārada stands slightly forward with vīṇā, and the assembly gestures in measured debate, as if weighing the fate of sinners and the power of the supreme tīrtha.","primary_figures":["Nārada","Indra","Devas (assembly)","Sage-like presiding figure"],"setting":"Celestial sabhā with lotus columns, cloud-thrones, and a central mandala floor","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit within divine radiance","color_palette":["moonstone white","antique gold","royal purple","sky blue","lotus coral"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a grand deva-sabhā with concentric seating, Indra central, Nārada standing with vīṇā; gold leaf halos and architectural filigree, rich jewel tones, gem-studded crowns; expressive hand gestures indicating deliberation and final certainty, ornate borders and symmetrical composition.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: an airy cloud-court with delicate lotus pillars, devas in refined profiles, Nārada poised with vīṇā; soft gradients and cool palette, subtle narrative gestures of discussion, elegant textiles and restrained ornamentation.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: symmetrical deva assembly with bold outlines, large eyes, patterned crowns; Nārada prominent; warm lamp-lit center with yellow-red glow, green and red garments, temple-wall framing and decorative borders emphasizing sacred authority.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a mandala-like council composition with lotus borders; devas arranged like a devotional tableau, Nārada as the central vertical axis; deep blue ground with gold highlights, intricate floral patterns, emphasizing collective discernment as sacred ritual."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft vīṇā drone (suggested)","temple bells (light)","hushed assembly ambience","gentle conch at resolution"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: vicārya+evaṃ → vicāryaivaṃ.
FAQs
It stresses that decisions should be made through reflection and careful deliberation, and then stated clearly once firmly resolved—especially in solemn or accountable settings.
Their presence heightens accountability and sacred seriousness: speech and decisions are to be principled, considered, and worthy of divine observation.
Before speaking or deciding, think and examine the matter; once clarity is reached, communicate with certainty rather than impulsiveness or confusion.