Varaha Purana 174.60 — Adhyaya 174, Shloka 60

The Sanctifying Power of River Confluences: Release from the Preta-State and the Rite of Śravaṇa Dvādaśī with Vāmana Worship

Devanagari script

ध्यानयुक्तेन भावेन मुक्तो यात्यपुनर्भवम् ॥ कनकं च सुसंपीतं सान्नं रत्नसमन्वितम् ॥

Transliteration

dhyāna-yuktena bhāvena mukto yāty apunarbhavam | kanakaṁ ca susaṁpītaṁ sā́nnaṁ ratna-samanvitam ||

Translation

متحرّرًا بحالٍ مقرونٍ بالتأمّل (dhyāna)، يمضي إلى مقامٍ لا عودة فيه إلى الولادة. و(يكون) هناك ذهبٌ، وطعامٌ مُحكم الإعداد، وما كان مصحوبًا بالجواهر.

Word by Word

• ध्यान-युक्तेन: with meditation-endowed
• ध्यान-युक्तेन: करण (Karaṇa/Instrument)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: ध्यान (प्रातिपदिक) + युक्त (कृदन्त/प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुं/नपुंसक, तृतीया (3rd), एकवचन; Instrumental singular; ‘ध्यानयुक्तेन’ = ‘endowed with meditation’ (qualifies ‘भावेन’)

• भावेन: by/with a disposition (attitude)
• भावेन: करण (Karaṇa/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: भाव (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd), एकवचन; Instrumental singular

• मुक्तः: liberated, freed
• मुक्तः: कर्ता (Karta/Subject)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: मुच् (धातु) → मुक्त (कृदन्त)
• Form: भूतकृदन्त (क्त/PPP), पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st), एकवचन; predicate to implied subject

• याति: goes, attains
• याति: क्रिया (Verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: या (धातु)
• Form: लट् (Present), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), एकवचन; Parasmaipada

• अपुनर्भवम्: non-return (no rebirth)
• अपुनर्भवम्: कर्म (Karma/Object; destination)
• Type: Noun
• Root: अपुनर्भव (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd), एकवचन; Accusative singular (goal)

• कनकम्: gold
• कनकम्: कर्म/विषय (Object/topic; context continues)
• Type: Noun
• Root: कनक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन

• च: and
• च: सम्बन्ध (Connector)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयबोधक अव्यय (conjunction)

• सुसंपीतम्: well-compacted / well-pressed
• सुसंपीतम्: विशेषण (Adjectival qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सु (उपसर्ग/अव्यय) + संपित (कृदन्त/प्रातिपदिक; √पि/प्याय्? as ‘pressed/compacted’)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; qualifies ‘कनकम्’

• सान्नम्: food (with accompaniments)
• सान्नम्: समुच्चित विषय (Co-mentioned item)
• Type: Noun
• Root: स + अन्न (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; ‘स-अन्न’ = with food / food along with (offerings)

• रत्न-समन्वितम्: accompanied with gems
• रत्न-समन्वितम्: विशेषण (Adjectival qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: रत्न (प्रातिपदिक) + समन्वित (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, प्रथमा/द्वितीया, एकवचन; ‘रत्नैः समन्वितम्’ (instrumental relation)

Speaker

Varāha (default dialogue framework)

Varaha Avatara Context

Varaha Avatara Context: {"is_varaha_focus":false,"aspect_highlighted":"None","boar_form_detail":"None","earth_interaction":"None"}

Bhu Devi Dialogue

Bhu Devi Dialogue: {"is_dialogue":true,"speaker_role":"instructor","bhu_devi_state":"hopeful","key_question":"How does meditation-linked inner disposition lead to apunarbhava (no rebirth), and what accompanying rewards (material/ritual) are indicated?"}

Mathura Mandala

Mathura Mandala: {"is_mathura_related":false,"specific_site":"None","parikrama_context":"None","krishna_connection":"No explicit Kṛṣṇa reference; the liberation-through-dhyāna theme is compatible with Vaiṣṇava mokṣa teachings."}

Dharma Shastra

Dharma Shastra: {"has_dharma_rule":false,"topic":"None","instruction_summary":"None","karmic_consequence":"None"}

Vrata Mahatmya

Vrata Mahatmya: {"has_vrata":false,"vrata_name":"None","tithi_month":"None","promised_fruit":"None"}

Cosmic Boar Symbolism

Cosmic Boar Symbolism: {"has_symbolism":false,"symbolic_interpretation":"None","yajna_varaha_imagery":"None","vedantic_connection":"None"}

Philosophical Teaching

Philosophical Teaching: {"has_teaching":true,"teaching_type":"meditation and liberation","core_concept":"Bhāva (inner orientation) yoked to dhyāna becomes liberative, culminating in apunarbhava; outer prosperity is secondary/ancillary.","practical_application":"Cultivate steady meditation with sattvic intention; treat wealth/offerings as supports for dharma, not as the final aim."}

Subject Matter

Subject Matter: ["Ethics","Soteriology","Ritual Practice"]

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: śānta

Secondary Rasa: śṛṅgāra

Geographic Context

Type: metaphysical state / household-ritual sphere

Cross References

Related Themes: Varāha Purāṇa 174.66 (yogin rebirth and mokṣa-mārga)

Visual Art Cues

Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A yogin-brāhmaṇa in deep meditation, with symbolic offerings nearby—gold, a platter of well-prepared food, and jewels—signifying auspicious support while the focus remains on liberation.","item_prompts":["meditating yogin","soft radiance indicating mukti/apunarbhava","gold coins or ingot","food offering platter (sānna)","jewel casket","quiet āśrama interior"],"kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural: central meditating figure, stylized offering objects, subdued sacred glow, strong outlines and warm earth tones.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore: gold-leaf highlights on coins/jewels and aura, ornate frame, rich textiles around offerings, serene face.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore: gentle chiaroscuro, detailed still-life of offerings, refined yogic posture, calm devotional ambiance.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari: minimal interior with delicate objects, cool meditative palette, subtle halo, poetic stillness."}

Audio Atmosphere

Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"deeply contemplative, liberative","suggested_raga":"Darbari Kanada","pace":"slow","voice_tone":"soft, steady, inward"}

Tags

• Classical Literature
• Vaiṣṇavism
• Meditation
• Liberation Discourse

FAQs

What is the historical significance of this verse?

It juxtaposes yogic liberation vocabulary (dhyāna, apunarbhava) with material offerings, illustrating Purāṇic integration of renunciant ideals and household ritual economy.

Which geographic location is identified?

No location is identified in this verse.

What is the primary ethical instruction?

To cultivate meditative intention as a means toward liberation, while acknowledging the ritual culture of offerings and gifts.