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02 / PHRASE STUDY · PADĀRTHAShownHidden
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12 selected phrases
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Śloka 22: Overview
Selected phrase
Meaning in context
“Bhavāni, cast a compassionate glance upon me, your servant”—
one wishing to pray thus has only begun, “Bhavāni, you…”
when you immediately grant that person union with yourself—
your feet illumined by the shining crowns of Viṣṇu, Brahmā, and Indra.
Selected phrases and English meanings for Śloka 22
Selected phrase
Meaning in context
O Bhavānī, you
toward me, your servant
bestow a glance
filled with compassion
A closer look
The printed word or compound continues on the next verse line; read it together with the following entry.
wishing to praise in these words
utters
the words “Bhavāni tvam”
A closer look
The phrase plays on two readings: “O Bhavānī, you…” and “may I become you.” The Goddess grants union before the supplicant finishes the request.
at that very moment
you grant that person
the state of union with yourself
Viṣṇu, Brahmā, and Indra
whose shining crowns offer light at your feet
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Śloka 22: Words
Word / source phrase
Meaning in context
in / toward the servant
in / toward me
bestow
a glance
with compassion
then
at that very moment
one's own
union
About these phrase meanings
Short phrases and parts of compounds, not a complete word-by-word translation. Original sandhi and spelling are retained; some words continue across printed lines. Read the entries together. Brackets in the English supply context rather than additional Sanskrit words.
The English explanations are editorial study aids and have not been reviewed by a Sanskrit scholar. Consult a teacher or full commentary for grammatical and interpretive detail. Telugu-Vigananam keeps its printed spellings, hyphens, and variant readings; the English follows the base Sanskrit unless a note explains a difference.
03 / SIMPLE MEANINGShownHidden
A first understanding.
A devotee begins, “Bhavāni, You…” while asking for a compassionate glance. Before the prayer is finished, She grants union with Herself.
CONDENSED EDITORIAL PARAPHRASE
04 / DETAILED MEANINGShownHidden
How the verse unfolds.
The devotee intends to ask for a compassionate glance, addressing the Goddess as Bhavānī. The verse pauses at the opening words, Bhavāni tvam, before the intended plea is completed.
The response outruns the request: she grants union with herself at that very moment. The ending magnifies the gift by recalling the gods whose shining crowns honour her feet. The dramatic interruption turns a modest request into praise of generosity beyond measure.
EDITORIAL EXPLANATION · NOT A TRADITIONAL COMMENTARY
05 / DEEPER CONTEMPLATIONShownHidden
A question to carry.
When has someone understood your need before you could fully express it? What did that do to your sense of being received?