Padma Purana — Srishti Khanda, Shloka 125
Brahmā’s Puṣkara Sacrifice: Kokāmukha Tīrtha, Varāha’s Aid, and the Arrival of Gāyatrī
भवान्प्राप्नोति परमां तथाहं तु न संशयः । वदमानां तथाध्वर्युस्त्यक्त्वा ब्रह्माणमागतः
bhavānprāpnoti paramāṃ tathāhaṃ tu na saṃśayaḥ | vadamānāṃ tathādhvaryustyaktvā brahmāṇamāgataḥ
Ngài sẽ đạt đến cảnh giới tối thượng—ta không hề nghi ngờ. Đang nói như vậy, vị adhvaryu (tế sư của lễ tế) đã đến, sau khi rời Phạm Thiên.
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Concept: Assurance of attaining the ‘supreme state’ (paramā gati/paramaṃ padam) through sanctioned guidance; spiritual destiny is affirmed with confidence.
Application: Seek trustworthy spiritual counsel; hold steady to a clear goal (the highest good) and complete duties without distraction when guidance is given.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A solemn moment of blessing: a speaker gestures in assurance toward a devotee or seeker, while an adhvaryu priest, holding a ladle and kusa, steps away from Brahmā’s side as if summoned by urgent duty. The background shows a luminous sacrificial altar and a faint vision of a higher, serene realm symbolizing the ‘supreme state.’","primary_figures":["Adhvaryu priest","Brahmā","Unnamed speaker (benedicting)","Seeker/listener"],"setting":"Celestial yajña-hall with altar, ritual vessels, and lotus-throne motifs","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["ritual saffron","gold leaf","white ash","sky teal","crimson"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Brahmā near a radiant yajña-vedī, the adhvaryu stepping forward with ladle and kusa; the benedicting speaker pointing toward a glowing ‘parama’ realm; lavish gold leaf on halos, altar flames, and ornaments; deep reds and greens with lotus borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined yajña scene with delicate ritual implements; soft dawn light, cool teal shadows; the adhvaryu in motion leaving Brahmā; a subtle, misty upper register depicting the serene supreme abode.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines; yajña-vedī central with stylized flames; Brahmā seated, adhvaryu departing; saturated saffron and red with green accents; symbolic upper panel for the supreme state.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ritual hall framed by lotus and floral borders; central yajña with rhythmic patterns; upper register shows a luminous ‘parama padam’ mandala-like glow; deep indigo ground with gold detailing and peacocks at corners."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["low temple bell","soft chant undertone","fire crackle (yajña)","conch shell (faint)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: bhavānprāpnoti → bhavān + prāpnoti; tathāhaṃ → tathā + aham; tathādhvaryuḥ → tathā + adhvaryuḥ; adhvaryustyaktvā → adhvaryuḥ + tyaktvā; brahmāṇamāgataḥ → brahmāṇam + āgataḥ.
FAQs
It affirms confidence that the addressed person will attain the “paramā” (the supreme state/goal), implying liberation or the highest spiritual attainment.
The adhvaryu is a class of Vedic priest associated especially with the Yajurveda and the practical performance of sacrificial rites; here he is described as arriving after leaving Brahmā.
While the speaker is still talking, an adhvaryu arrives, having departed from Brahmā—signaling a shift in the scene or the introduction of a messenger/participant.