Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Aura.

 SankhacakrAgadapadma vanamalavibhusitam.

Nupurairvilasatpadam kaustubhaprabhaya yutam.

The verse describes a divine  Lord Vishnu in poetic Sanskrit.

1. SankhacakrAgadapadma

Sankha (शङ्ख): Conch (a symbol of victory and auspiciousness).

Chakra (चक्र): Disc or Sudarshana Chakra (symbolizing protection and order).

Gada (गदा): Mace or club (denoting power).

Padma (पद्म): Lotus (symbolizing purity and spiritual enlightenment).

These are the traditional four symbols held by Lord Vishnu in his hands.

2. Vanamalavibhusitam

Vanamala (वनमाला): Garland made of forest flowers .

Vibhusitam (विभूषितम्): Adorned with.

Together, it means "adorned with a garland of forest flowers."

3. Nupurairvilasatpadam

Nupurair (नूपुरैः): Anklets.

Vilasat (विलसत्): Shining or resplendent.

Padam (पदं): Feet.

This refers to the resplendent feet adorned with anklets.

4. Kaustubhaprabhaya yutam

Kaustubha (कौस्तुभ): A divine gem worn by Lord Vishnu on his chest.

Prabhaya (प्रभया): With the radiance or brilliance of.

Yutam (युतम्): Endowed with or accompanied by.

Together, it describes the figure as being adorned with the radiant Kaustubha gem.

The verse vividly describes the divine form of Lord Vishnu, emphasizing his attributes:

Holding the Shankha, Chakra, Gada, and Padma (conch, discus, mace, and lotus).

Adorned with a vanamala (garland of forest flowers).

Resplendent feet adorned with anklets.

His form shines with the brilliance of the Kaustubha gem.

This is a poetic tribute to the majestic and divine appearance of Lord Vishnu, capturing his ornaments, symbols, and divine aura.


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