Shloka 83
Śāpaprāpti (Receiving a Curse) — Mohinī Narrative
तं चापि भस्मसात्कुर्यां क्षणेन सुरसत्तमाः । मोहिन्या रक्षणे यस्तु प्रयत्नं कुरुते सुराः ॥ ८२ ॥
taṃ cāpi bhasmasātkuryāṃ kṣaṇena surasattamāḥ | mohinyā rakṣaṇe yastu prayatnaṃ kurute surāḥ || 82 ||
“噢，诸天中最胜者，我亦能在刹那间将他化为灰烬。然而凡有天神愿竭力护持摩希尼——噢诸天——便随其所愿。”
Unspecified deity/actor within the Adhyaya’s narrative (addressing the devas)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: raudra
FAQs
It highlights the immediacy of divine power (able to turn an opponent to ash instantly) while emphasizing dharma-oriented restraint—protection of a sacred divine presence (Mohinī) becomes the higher priority over mere destruction.
Bhakti is implied through sevā (protective service): the verse frames devotion not only as praise but as active commitment—those who strive to safeguard the Lord’s divine manifestation (here, Mohinī associated with Viṣṇu’s līlā) embody devoted action.
No direct Vedāṅga instruction (like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa) appears here; the practical takeaway is dharmic conduct in ritual-narrative settings—prioritizing protection and right action over displays of power.