Shloka 35
Dharma as the Cause of Prosperity and the Signs of a Righteous Death
तस्य मोहो न च भ्रांतिर्न ग्लानिः स्मृतिविभ्रमः । जायते नात्र संदेहः प्रसन्नात्मा स तिष्ठति
tasya moho na ca bhrāṃtirna glāniḥ smṛtivibhramaḥ | jāyate nātra saṃdehaḥ prasannātmā sa tiṣṭhati
لا ينشأ له وَهْمٌ ولا اضطراب، ولا فتورٌ ولا اختلالُ الذاكرة. لا ريب في ذلك: يبقى ثابتًا بنَفْسٍ مطمئنّة.
Unspecified (context-dependent within Bhūmi-khaṇḍa, Adhyaya 14)
Concept: Purity of mind at the end arises from dharmic life—no moha, bhrānti, glāni, or smṛti-vibhrama; serenity is the sign of spiritual readiness.
Application: Train the mind daily through japa, ethical restraint, and truthful living; reduce agitation so memory and discernment remain stable under stress.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A calm-faced devotee sits upright, breath even, eyes half-closed, while the world around—shadows, fears, and wavering forms—dissolves like mist. The scene emphasizes inner stillness: memory is a steady lamp, and the heart rests in a clear, unshaken light.","primary_figures":["serene righteous person (prasannātmā)"],"setting":"Minimalist interior or quiet riverside veranda—few objects: a small lamp, prayer beads, and an open doorway to a tranquil sky.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["soft gold","pale sandalwood","sky blue","white","gentle teal"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central seated figure with a calm expression, gold leaf halo and lamp flame, minimal background with ornate border, rich yet soothing reds and greens subdued by white space, devotional stillness emphasized through symmetry and icon-like posture.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: quiet veranda overlooking a pale sky, delicate brushwork on the face and hands, cool blues and soft gold dawn light, sparse composition conveying serenity, a small lamp and mala as subtle details.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines with serene facial features, warm yellow and red tones balanced by green, stylized lamp and doorway, strong compositional stability, the figure’s calm gaze and posture dominating the narrative.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: serene central figure framed by lotus and floral borders, soft blue ground with gold highlights, lamp motif and subtle shankha-chakra patterns indicating Vaishnava orientation, intricate yet शांत decorative rhythm."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["tanpura drone","soft temple bell","silence","distant birds"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: भ्रांतिर्न = भ्रान्तिः + न; जायते नात्र = जायते + न + अत्र (नात्र); विसर्ग-सन्धि: मोहो = मोहः
FAQs
It describes a stable, purified consciousness where delusion, confusion, despondency, and memory-distortion no longer arise, and the person remains calm and established.
In Vaishnava framing, steady remembrance and serenity are fruits of devoted absorption; the verse highlights the devotional-yogic outcome of a mind no longer shaken by confusion or forgetfulness.
Cultivate clarity and steadiness—avoid actions and habits that produce delusion and forgetfulness—so the mind becomes settled and resilient rather than reactive.