Shloka 85
सर्वभोगपतिर्भूत्वा विष्णुलोकं प्रयाति सः । एवं दानविशेषेण प्राप्यते परमं सुखम्
sarvabhogapatirbhūtvā viṣṇulokaṃ prayāti saḥ | evaṃ dānaviśeṣeṇa prāpyate paramaṃ sukham
Als Herr aller Genüsse gelangt er in die Welt Viṣṇus (Viṣṇuloka). So wird durch diese besondere Vorzüglichkeit des Gebens das höchste Glück erlangt.
Unspecified (narratorial/teaching voice within the chapter’s discourse on dāna)
Concept: Excellence in giving (dāna-viśeṣa) elevates one beyond mere worldly gain to Viṣṇu’s realm, where the ‘highest happiness’ is realized.
Application: Give with a devotional intention: dedicate the act and its fruit to Viṣṇu (īśvara-arpana), reduce possessiveness, and pair charity with nāma-smaraṇa and sāttvika living.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A luminous ascent scene: the donor’s subtle body rises along a radiant path toward Viṣṇuloka, where Viṣṇu stands on a lotus with conch, discus, mace, and lotus, welcoming the soul. Below, the act of charity is faintly visible like a remembered seed, while above, the realm shines with jeweled lotuses and serene attendants.","primary_figures":["Viṣṇu (four-armed)","liberated soul (subtle form)","Garuda","celestial attendants (Vaiṣṇava pāriṣadas)"],"setting":"Celestial lotus-city of Viṣṇuloka with floating lotuses, jeweled pillars, and a vast sky-ocean backdrop; a vertical composition showing ascent from earth to heaven.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","radiant gold","pearl white","lotus pink","turquoise"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viṣṇu in Viṣṇuloka standing on a grand lotus pedestal, gold leaf halo and ornate arch, Garuḍa nearby, celestial attendants; below, a small vignette of dāna; heavy gold embellishment, rich blues and reds, gem-like highlights, traditional South Indian iconography emphasizing ‘parama sukha’.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: vertical narrative composition with a delicate ascending soul-stream toward a serene Viṣṇu on a lotus; cool blues and soft pinks, airy clouds, refined faces, subtle ornamentation, lyrical celestial garden elements and gentle motion.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: monumental Viṣṇu with bold outlines and stylized ornaments, luminous yellow-red-green palette; Garuḍa and attendants symmetrically placed; the ascending soul depicted as a glowing form; temple-wall grandeur conveying the certainty of attainment.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Viṣṇu/Kṛṣṇa-centered celestial lotus field with intricate floral borders; deep blue background with gold lotuses; attendants and peacocks stylized at edges; a small lower panel shows the act of giving; ornate Nathdwara-like decorative density adapted to Viṣṇuloka theme."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","temple bells","celestial chimes","soft drone (tanpura)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सर्वभोगपतिः+भूत्वा→सर्वभोगपतिर्भूत्वा (विसर्ग→र् before भ).
FAQs
It states that a person who performs this specific form of charity gains mastery over enjoyments and ultimately attains Viṣṇu’s realm (Viṣṇuloka), which is described as the highest happiness.
By linking dāna (charitable giving) with reaching Viṣṇuloka, it frames ethical action as a devotional offering whose fruit is closeness to Viṣṇu, aligning conduct (karma) with Vaiṣṇava devotion (bhakti).
It teaches that generosity is not merely social virtue but a spiritually transformative act; a “special” or well-directed charity leads to supreme well-being rather than temporary gain alone.