Shloka 195
Rudra’s Removal of Brahmahatyā; Kapālamocana and Avimukta Māhātmya; Origins of Nara and Karṇa
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रुद्रत्वं ते समासाद्य मोदंते भवता सह । तत्रापि हि तु यद्दत्तं दानं रुद्र यतात्मना
rudratvaṃ te samāsādya modaṃte bhavatā saha | tatrāpi hi tu yaddattaṃ dānaṃ rudra yatātmanā
إذ ينالون حالةَ رودرا يفرحون معك. وحتى هناك، يا رودرا، فإن كلَّ عطيةٍ يقدّمها من ضبطَ نفسَه تصير حقًّا ذاتَ ثوابٍ عظيم.
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Concept: Self-discipline (yata-ātman) makes charity truly efficacious; devotion yields proximity/likeness to the deity worshiped.
Application: Give with restraint and purity of motive; pair generosity with vows of simplicity, truthfulness, and non-harm so that dāna becomes transformative rather than transactional.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: tirtha
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"At a sanctified shrine by a river-ghāṭa, a disciplined donor offers a vessel of water, cloth, and coins to a humble recipient while a subtle Rudra-aura rises behind the liṅga, suggesting ‘Rudratva’ as luminous identification. The atmosphere feels charged—like merit becoming visible—while devotees look on in hushed wonder.","primary_figures":["Rudra (as aura or subtle form)","disciplined donor (yata-ātman)","recipient/brāhmaṇa","temple attendants"],"setting":"tīrtha precinct with liṅga shrine, offering platform, river steps nearby, hanging bells and bilva leaves","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["ash white","ruddy copper","deep green","smoke blue","lamp gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Rudra-liṅga shrine at a tīrtha with a radiant haloed Rudra presence, a disciplined donor presenting dāna to a recipient; gold leaf on halos and temple arch, rich reds/greens, gem-like detailing on vessels and ornaments, symmetrical iconography and ornate borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate courtyard of a riverside shrine, delicate figures exchanging gifts, Rudra’s presence suggested by a soft blue-gray aura and crescent motif; refined facial features, gentle landscape beyond, lyrical naturalism and fine textile patterns.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, Rudra iconography (crescent, matted locks) emerging as aura behind the liṅga, donor and recipient in stylized poses; warm reds/yellows/greens, temple-wall composition with ornamental bands.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central shrine with Rudra aura framed by lotus and floral borders, devotees offering lamps and gifts, peacocks at the edges; deep blues and gold accents, intricate patterns on cloth and vessels, devotional symmetry."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["temple bells","low damaru-like rhythm (subtle)","murmured mantras","river hush"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तत्रापि = तत्र + अपि; यद्दत्तं = यत् + दत्तम्; (IAST modante = मोदन्ते); यतात्मना = यत + आत्मना (समास/सन्धि)
FAQs
It presents 'Rudratva' as an attained state associated with joy and proximity to Rudra, implying a spiritual status or communion marked by divine companionship.
It states that gifts given by a self-disciplined person remain significant even in exalted states, highlighting intention and inner restraint as key to the fruit of charity.
The verse underscores self-control (yatātman) and generosity (dāna) as enduring virtues: spiritual attainment is paired with disciplined conduct and giving.