Shloka 29
The Glory of the Vāsudeva Hymn: Boons, Japa across the Yugas, and Ascent to Vaikuṇṭha
ब्राह्मणैर्भोज्यमानैश्च श्राद्धकाले पठिष्यति । पितरो वैष्णवं लोकं तृप्ता यास्यंति भूपते
brāhmaṇairbhojyamānaiśca śrāddhakāle paṭhiṣyati | pitaro vaiṣṇavaṃ lokaṃ tṛptā yāsyaṃti bhūpate
يا أيها الملك، إذا تُلي هذا وقتَ الشرادها، بينما يُطعَمُ البراهمة، فإن الآباءَ والأجداد—وقد ارتضَوا—يبلغون عالمَ فايشنو.
Unspecified narrator addressing a king (bhūpati) within the chapter’s dialogue context
Concept: Śrāddha accompanied by Vaiṣṇava recitation and brāhmaṇa-bhojana satisfies the pitṛs and elevates them to a Viṣṇu-oriented posthumous state.
Application: When performing ancestral rites, add sincere recitation of a Viṣṇu-stotra/mantra while feeding guests/priests; cultivate gratitude and ethical living as ongoing ‘daily śrāddha’.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A serene śrāddha pavilion is arranged with darbha grass, sesame, and water vessels while brāhmaṇas sit in a row receiving respectful bhojana. Behind them, translucent ancestral figures rise like gentle smoke toward a radiant Vaikuṇṭha horizon, as a king watches with folded hands and moist eyes.","primary_figures":["a dharmic king (bhūpati)","brāhmaṇas receiving śrāddha-bhojana","pitṛs (ancestral spirits)","a distant vision of Viṣṇu/ Vaikuṇṭha radiance"],"setting":"courtyard śrāddha-maṇḍapa with banana leaves, copper vessels, darbha mats; a faint celestial gateway in the sky","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["sandalwood beige","copper bronze","saffron gold","smoke-gray","vaikuṇṭha sapphire"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a śrāddha scene with the king offering respectful gestures as brāhmaṇas are fed on banana leaves, copper lotas and darbha visible; above, a gold-leaf Vaikuṇṭha arch with Viṣṇu’s radiant aura implied, pitṛs ascending as delicate silhouettes; rich reds and greens, heavy gold leaf embellishment, gem-studded ornaments on the king, traditional South Indian iconographic symmetry.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate courtyard śrāddha with delicate linework—brāhmaṇas seated in a row, the king in humble posture; soft washes show pitṛs drifting upward toward a cool blue celestial opening; refined faces, lyrical trees and a small shrine in the background, gentle Himalayan palette and airy negative space.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlined figures of the king and brāhmaṇas in a ritual pavilion, stylized vessels and darbha; above, a circular Vaikuṇṭha mandala with luminous Viṣṇu aura suggested; natural pigments with dominant reds/yellows/greens, temple-wall aesthetic, large expressive eyes and ornamental borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a devotional composition where the śrāddha pavilion is framed by lotus and floral borders; in the upper register, a Vaikuṇṭha sky with deep blues and gold, peacocks at the corners, and a subtle Viṣṇu emblematic presence; intricate patterns on textiles, ornate border work, Nathdwara-inspired symmetry."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["low temple bells","soft conch in distance","murmured Vedic accents","gentle silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ब्राह्मणैर्भोज्यमानैश्च = ब्राह्मणैः + भोज्यमानैः + च; यास्यंति = यास्यन्ति (अनुस्वार/वर्तनी-भेदः)।
FAQs
It describes recitation during śrāddha, specifically while Brāhmaṇas are being fed as part of the rite.
The pitṛs become satisfied (tṛptāḥ) and attain the Vaiṣṇava realm (vaiṣṇavaṃ lokaṃ).
It emphasizes honoring ancestors through proper hospitality and sacred recitation, aligning śrāddha with Vaiṣṇava devotional goals.