Shloka 81
Yayāti’s Summons to Heaven and the Teaching on Old Age, the Five-Element Body, and Self–Body Discernment
तस्याऽधिक्यं चरेन्नित्यं कायं पुष्णाति सर्वतः । रसस्तु बंधमायाति बलरूपो भवेत्तदा
tasyā'dhikyaṃ carennityaṃ kāyaṃ puṣṇāti sarvataḥ | rasastu baṃdhamāyāti balarūpo bhavettadā
وبمداومة رعاية وفرةِ ذلك، يُغذّى الجسد من كل جهة؛ حينئذٍ يشتدّ الرَّسا ويترابط، ويصير في صورةِ القوّة.
Unspecified (context-dependent within Bhūmi-khaṇḍa 64)
Concept: Sustained right nourishment consolidates bodily essence; when rasa becomes well-bound, it manifests as strength.
Application: Build strength through consistent, moderate nourishment and routine; prioritize foods and habits that stabilize rather than spike; cultivate steadiness in daily sādhana mirroring bodily steadiness.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A serene tableau of restoration: a person sits upright, calm and radiant, while a gentle golden current settles evenly through the body like honey becoming clear. The sage indicates a balanced meal and a steady flame, showing how regularity ‘binds’ essence into strength.","primary_figures":["teaching sage (ṛṣi)","listener (king/disciple)","restored person as exemplar"],"setting":"Herb garden beside an āśrama kitchen and a small shrine; vessels of grains, ghee, and medicinal decoctions arranged neatly; a steady lamp symbolizes stable agni.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["honey gold","soft saffron","earth brown","lotus pink","sage green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: calm sage blessing a seated figure with a gold-leaf aura of ‘bala’; orderly offerings of grains and ghee; steady lamp-flame; rich reds/greens, ornate jewelry, gold leaf radiance emphasizing stability and health.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: gentle domestic-āśrama scene with delicate brushwork; balanced meal items on a cloth, a small lamp, and a tranquil figure; cool pastel hills and trees, lyrical naturalism conveying quiet strength.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines; the ‘bala’ aura as a yellow-gold halo around the torso; simplified offerings and lamp; temple-wall palette with strong saffron and green, serene faces and symmetrical composition.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional allegory of steadiness—central lamp and lotus motifs; borders of vines and lotuses; subtle śaṅkha-cakra motifs as guardians of health for bhakti; deep blue background with gold and floral intricacy."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft flowing water","gentle bell","tanpura drone","morning birds"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तस्याऽधिक्यं = तस्य + अधिक्यं; रसस्तु = रसः + तु; बंधमायाति = बन्धम् + आयाति; भवेत्तदा = भवेत् + तदा.
FAQs
It teaches that consistent cultivation of a nourishing surplus leads to overall bodily nourishment, and that the body’s essence (rasa) becomes firm, manifesting as strength.
Here ‘rasa’ refers to the body’s nourishing essence—what sustains tissues and vitality—so when it becomes ‘well-bound’ (bandha), it results in stable strength.
It implies disciplined regularity (nityam) in wholesome practice—maintaining what supports the body—rather than sporadic or excessive habits, as steadiness produces lasting strength.