Shloka 107
The Account and Merit of Śivadūtī
with the Nāga-tīrtha at Puṣkara
अजगंधस्तदा भूतो नाम देवैस्तु मे कृतम् । अजगंधस्त्वमेवेति दास्ये चान्यत्तु भोजनम्
ajagaṃdhastadā bhūto nāma devaistu me kṛtam | ajagaṃdhastvameveti dāsye cānyattu bhojanam
Khi ấy, chư thiên đã đặt cho ta danh xưng ‘Ajagandha’. Họ nói: ‘Ngươi quả thật là Ajagandha; và ta cũng sẽ ban cho ngươi thêm những món thực phẩm khác.’
Uncertain from single-verse context (likely a narrator within the Adhyaya’s dialogue)
Concept: Identity and destiny can be reshaped by divine/community decree; after rupture, order is restored through naming, reassignment, and provision.
Application: After a crisis, accept corrective feedback and rebuild with new commitments; let a ‘new name’ symbolize a new discipline.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A calm council of gods bestows a new name—‘Ajagandha’—upon the transformed or chastened figure, signaling closure after turmoil. The atmosphere shifts from violence to administrative grace: offerings are arranged anew, and a simple meal is presented as restorative dharma.","primary_figures":["Devas (assembly)","Ajagandha (the named figure; possibly Rudra speaking of himself or an associated being)","A divine attendant offering food"],"setting":"A celestial court or a purified sacrificial ground after the storm—reordered altars, fresh garlands, and a quiet, formal assembly.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["honey gold","lotus pink","white jasmine","sky blue","emerald"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a divine assembly with gold leaf halos, ornate crowns, and gem-studded ornaments; central figure receiving the name ‘Ajagandha’ with a gesture of benediction; an attendant presents a golden bowl of food; rich reds/greens, intricate borders, auspicious closure mood.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: serene court scene with delicate faces and soft gradients; devas seated in a semicircle, the named figure modestly positioned; a small offering tray of food as a key symbol; cool sky blues and warm dawn golds, lyrical calm after conflict.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: symmetrical divine assembly, bold outlines, stylized crowns; central naming gesture emphasized; offering of food depicted with iconic clarity; red/yellow/green palette with a peaceful, resolved expression set.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: decorative divine council framed by lotus vines and floral borders; central medallion of naming and offering; deep blue background with gold filigree, auspicious motifs (lotus, conch), emphasizing restoration and grace."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","conch shell gentle","murmur of assembly","breeze","silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: अजगंधस्तदा → अजगन्धः तदा; देवैस्तु → देवैः तु; अजगंधस्त्वमेवेति → अजगन्धः त्वम् एव इति; चान्यत्तु → च अन्यत् तु
FAQs
The verse explicitly states that the Devas (gods) gave the name ‘Ajagandha’.
A person reports receiving a divinely assigned name (‘Ajagandha’) and being promised additional food/sustenance.
It highlights divine recognition and provision—identity (name) and sustenance are portrayed as granted through higher authority, implying humility and dependence on dharmic/divine order.