Shloka 195
The Manifestation of Viṣṇu’s Footprints: Vāmana–Trivikrama, Bāṣkali’s Subjugation, and the Rise of Viṣṇupadī
Gaṅgā
असुरैस्तैस्तदा त्यक्तं देवानां सत्यभाषणम् । देवो हृत्वा तु त्रैलोक्यं जगामादर्शनं विभुः
asuraistaistadā tyaktaṃ devānāṃ satyabhāṣaṇam | devo hṛtvā tu trailokyaṃ jagāmādarśanaṃ vibhuḥ
那时那些阿修罗弃绝了诸天的真实言语；而大能的主夺取三界之后，便隐没不见。
Narrator (context not specified in the provided excerpt)
Concept: Rejecting satya (truthful covenant) leads to loss; the Lord may withdraw from perception after accomplishing cosmic correction—divinity is not bound to remain visible.
Application: Keep promises and honor truthful speech; do not rely on constant external signs—continue dharma even when the ‘divine’ feels hidden.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The asuras turn away from the devas’ truthful words, their faces hardened by pride, as the cosmic balance shifts. Viṣṇu, having reclaimed the three worlds, fades into a veil of light—present as power, absent to the eye—leaving a stunned silence across heaven and earth.","primary_figures":["Viṣṇu (Vibhu)","Asuras","Devas (as witnesses, optional)"],"setting":"A celestial-terrrestrial panorama: devas on a luminous platform, asuras in shadowed foreground; the three worlds symbolized as layered spheres or terraces; Viṣṇu dissolving into radiant mist.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["pale gold","smoky gray","midnight blue","ivory","crimson"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viṣṇu at center with gold leaf aura gradually dissolving into a shimmering background; devas with ornate crowns, asuras in darker tones; the three worlds depicted as stylized tiers; rich reds and greens with gold embellishment emphasizing the moment of divine withdrawal.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: subtle emotional contrast—devas luminous, asuras shadowed; Viṣṇu fading into a soft wash of light; delicate architecture and layered terraces for the worlds; restrained palette with poetic negative space conveying disappearance.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic figures with bold outlines; Viṣṇu’s form partially transparent against a radiant circular field; devas and asuras arranged symmetrically; strong red/yellow/green blocks with dark background to heighten the ‘adṛśya’ effect.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central Viṣṇu dissolving into a gold-speckled indigo field; ornate floral borders and lotus motifs; devas and asuras in balanced side panels; intricate patterning symbolizing the three worlds as concentric mandalas."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["silence","soft temple bells","tanpura drone","distant conch (fading)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: असुरैस्तैस्तदा → असुरैः + तैः + तदा; जगामादर्शनं → जगाम + अदर्शनम्.
FAQs
It contrasts truthfulness (satyabhāṣaṇam) associated with the Devas against the Asuras’ rejection of it, and depicts a cosmic consequence: the Lord withdraws (goes out of sight) after taking the three worlds.
Vibhu means “the mighty/all-pervading one” and refers to a supreme divine figure; the specific identification (e.g., Vishnu/another deity) requires the surrounding verses for confirmation.
Abandoning truth and integrity destabilizes order; when truth is rejected, divine support or presence is portrayed as withdrawing, leading to loss of stability and protection.