Shloka 17
An exposition on the fruits of charity and on entry into a body
Garbhotpatti, Piṇḍa-śarīra, and Antya-kāla-kriyā
तस्मिन्नुप्त्वा नरः स्वामी सम्यक् फलमवाप्नुयात् / तस्याश्चैवातपो वर्ज्य शीतलं केवलं चरेत्
tasminnuptvā naraḥ svāmī samyak phalamavāpnuyāt / tasyāścaivātapo varjya śītalaṃ kevalaṃ caret
Hat der Mann — der Hausherr — in jenem geeigneten Feld gesät, so erlangt er ordnungsgemäß die rechte Frucht. Und sie soll Hitze meiden und einzig eine kühlende Lebensweise üben.
Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda)
Dosha: Pitta
Concept: Right causes yield right results: proper preparation and regimen lead to appropriate ‘fruit’; cooling discipline supports success.
Vedantic Theme: Karma as orderly causation; guṇa-management (reducing rajas/pitta-like heat) to stabilize outcomes.
Application: Prepare conditions carefully before conception; follow cooling regimen and avoid heat stressors to support health and desired outcomes.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 2.32.15-16 (dietary regimen; avoid heat/irritants)
FAQs
This verse emphasizes that correct results come from proper performance along with appropriate restraints; avoiding heat and adopting a cooling regimen is presented as a supportive niyama that helps the rite yield its intended fruit.
By stating that one who ‘plants’ correctly attains the proper ‘fruit,’ it frames ritual and disciplined conduct as causal—right method and right restraint together lead to the intended outcome.
When undertaking vows, rites, or disciplined spiritual practice, follow the prescribed method and maintain supportive lifestyle restraints—avoid extremes and adopt a calm, cooling routine that sustains clarity and steadiness.