Shloka 18
Pitṛ-tīrtha Context: Marks of Sin, Śrāddha Discipline, and Karmic Ripening
in Yayāti’s Narrative
पुण्यकालेषु सर्वेषु संश्रितं पूजयेद्द्विजम् । मूर्खं वापि हि विद्वांसं तस्य पुण्यफलं शृणु
puṇyakāleṣu sarveṣu saṃśritaṃ pūjayeddvijam | mūrkhaṃ vāpi hi vidvāṃsaṃ tasya puṇyaphalaṃ śṛṇu
في جميع الأوقات المباركة، ينبغي إكرام الـ«دْوِجَا»؛ أي البراهمن الذي احتمى بك، سواء كان جاهلًا أو عالمًا. فاسمع الآن ثمرة البرّ والفضل في ذلك.
Uncertain (Bhūmi-khaṇḍa context commonly features Pulastya instructing Bhīṣma; verse-level speaker not explicitly provided in the input).
Concept: Honor the dvija who has taken refuge with you at auspicious times—status of learning is secondary to the duty of shelter and respect.
Application: Practice respectful hospitality without elitism: offer seat, water, kind speech, and support to those who come seeking help, especially on sacred days when one’s conduct is magnified.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"On an auspicious morning marked by a small household shrine and fresh mango leaves, a humble dvija arrives seeking shelter. The householder rises, offers arghya-water and a seat, while the calendar of sacred time is shown through subtle signs—sun at a favorable angle, a conch and lamp lit, and a clean threshold with rangoli.","primary_figures":["householder (gṛhastha)","dvija guest (ignorant or learned, shown with simple humility)","family members assisting (optional)"],"setting":"courtyard of a traditional home with tulasi-vṛndāvana-like pedestal in the background (as ambience, not explicit worship), small shrine, water pot, and offering tray","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["warm turmeric yellow","lotus pink","white jasmine","leaf green","soft copper"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: auspicious household courtyard at dawn; the gṛhastha offering arghya and a decorated seat to a dvija guest; gold leaf highlights on the lamp flame, conch, and jewelry; rich reds/greens, ornate arch framing the doorway, devotional domestic iconography with meticulous ornamentation.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical courtyard scene with delicate brushwork; soft dawn sky, gentle gestures of hospitality; refined faces, minimal ornament; cool shadows and warm highlights; small shrine niche with lamp and flowers, emphasizing quiet dharma.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: symmetrical composition with bold outlines; the guest and host in formal poses; auspicious symbols (lamp, kalasha) rendered in flat natural pigments; expressive eyes and patterned textiles; emphasis on ritual propriety.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: hospitality scene framed by intricate floral borders; auspicious-time motifs (lotus medallions, conch, lamp) repeated; deep blue background with gold detailing; figures stylized, devotional ambience suggesting service as worship."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["morning birds","soft temple bell","water poured into a copper vessel","gentle conch in the distance"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: पूजयेद्द्विजम् = पूजयेत् + द्विजम्; वापि = वा + अपि.
FAQs
It instructs that during all auspicious occasions one should honor a dvija (brāhmaṇa), especially one who has sought one’s support, regardless of whether he is learned or ignorant.
It emphasizes that the duty of honoring a dvija who has taken refuge is not dependent on the recipient’s scholarship; the act is framed as dharma performed at sacred times.
It promotes steadfast generosity and respect toward those who seek shelter, encouraging principled giving that is not conditional on status markers like learning.