Shloka 21
The Slaying of the Kālakeyas and the Greatness of Vināyaka Worship
पुनः सिद्धिः पुनर्भोग्यं पुनः कीर्तिः पुनर्बलम् । पूजयित्वा तु गणपं नरस्य नात्र संशयः
punaḥ siddhiḥ punarbhogyaṃ punaḥ kīrtiḥ punarbalam | pūjayitvā tu gaṇapaṃ narasya nātra saṃśayaḥ
Thành tựu lại đến, hưởng lạc lại đến, danh tiếng lại đến, và sức mạnh lại đến—nhờ phụng thờ Gaṇapa (Gaṇeśa), con người đạt được những điều ấy; không hề nghi ngờ.
Unspecified (narrative voice within Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa context)
Concept: Deity-worship (pūjā) is presented as a dharmic catalyst that restores capability—success, enjoyment, fame, strength—again and again.
Application: Before major undertakings, perform a brief, sincere pūjā (or mental offering) and align goals with dharma; treat ‘fame’ and ‘strength’ as responsibilities for service, not ego.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A devotee offers durvā grass, modaka, and fragrant incense to Gaṇapa seated on a lotus pedestal, while behind them symbolic personifications—Siddhi, Kīrti, Bala—rise like luminous attendants returning ‘again’ with renewed gifts. The air feels charged with auspicious beginnings, as if doors open and obstacles crumble into petals.","primary_figures":["Gaṇapa (Gaṇeśa)","devotee","allegorical attendants: Siddhi, Kīrti, Bala (optional)"],"setting":"Temple mandapa with carved pillars, offering altar, hanging lamps, and a lotus motif floor; festive yet focused.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["saffron","lotus pink","antique gold","peacock blue","jade green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Gaṇeśa enthroned on a lotus with gold leaf halo, heavy jewelry, and ornate prabhāvali; devotee presenting modaka and durvā; behind, stylized attendants labeled Siddhi-Kīrti-Bala as radiant figures; rich reds/greens, embossed gold leaf on ornaments and lotus petals, intricate temple arch and border.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: elegant mandapa scene with delicate offerings and refined facial expressions; Gaṇeśa calm and benevolent; soft luminous attendants emerging like mist; cool blues and pinks with fine detailing on textiles and pillars, lyrical composition.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, saturated pigments; Gaṇeśa frontal with characteristic eyes, lotus pedestal, patterned mandapa; devotee in profile offering durvā; symbolic attendants as simplified, color-blocked forms; strong red-yellow-green palette.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central Gaṇeśa on lotus, surrounded by concentric floral borders and lotus motifs; symmetrical lamps, peacocks, and cows as auspicious fillers; deep blue background with gold highlights; intricate decorative density emphasizing ‘returning prosperity’ through repeating motifs."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["mridanga soft beats","temple bells","conch shell","crowd murmur fading into mantra"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: पुनर्भोग्यम् = पुनः + भोग्यम्; पुनर्बलम् = पुनः + बलम्; नात्र = न + अत्र.
FAQs
It states that worship of Gaṇeśa restores and grants accomplishment (siddhi), enjoyment (bhoga), fame (kīrti), and strength (bala), emphasizing Gaṇeśa as a giver of auspicious results.
It primarily functions as a phala-śruti (statement of spiritual/ritual fruit), encouraging devotion expressed through pūjā (worship) and affirming its beneficial outcomes.
It highlights disciplined worship and reverence for auspicious beginnings—suggesting that consistent devotion and right practice support success, resilience, and honorable reputation.