Shloka 65
The Greatness of Puṣkara: Tripuṣkara Pilgrimage, Sacred Geography, and the Doctrine of Self-Restraint
स वो दास्यति धर्मात्मा सुप्रीतेनांतरात्मना । स वाच्यः सहितैः सर्वैर्भवद्भिर्जयकांक्षिभिः
sa vo dāsyati dharmātmā suprītenāṃtarātmanā | sa vācyaḥ sahitaiḥ sarvairbhavadbhirjayakāṃkṣibhiḥ
Jener Rechtsgesinnte wird es euch geben, mit innerlich erfreutem Herzen. Darum sollt ihr alle, die ihr den Sieg begehrt, gemeinsam zu ihm gehen und ihn ansprechen.
Unspecified (verse appears as narrative instruction within the Adhyaya context)
Concept: Victory is secured by approaching the dharmātman with unity, humility, and right intention; inner joy (antarātmanā suprīti) is the mark of sattvic giving.
Application: Seek help through collective, respectful petition; align requests with the common good, not ego; cultivate inner gladness before giving or asking.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A council of devas stands in orderly formation, their faces intent yet softened by reverence, as they prepare to approach a serene dharmic sage. The atmosphere carries a quiet certainty—victory will come not by force alone but by a righteous heart’s consent.","primary_figures":["Indra (Śatakratu)","assembly of Devas","a dharmātman sage (implied Dadhīci)"],"setting":"threshold of a forest hermitage, with sacrificial fire smoke curling upward and kusa grass mats laid out for guests","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["saffron ochre","leaf green","pearl white","indigo blue","burnished gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Indra and the devas in jeweled crowns and silk garments stand with folded hands before the entrance of a tranquil āśrama; the sage is seated near a small homa-kuṇḍa, calm and radiant; heavy gold leaf halos, rich crimson and emerald textiles, gem-studded ornaments, ornate arch framing the hermitage scene, traditional South Indian iconographic symmetry.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a gentle Himalayan-forest hermitage with slender trees and a winding path; devas in delicate pastel garments approach in a respectful line, Indra slightly forward; the sage sits on a grass mat near a tiny fire altar; lyrical naturalism, refined faces, cool greens and blues, soft atmospheric perspective.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and flat natural pigments; devas with characteristic wide eyes and elaborate headgear approach a seated sage beside a stylized homa fire; red-yellow-green dominant palette, temple-wall composition, rhythmic ornamental foliage around the āśrama.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional procession motif—devas in patterned garments approach a sanctified grove; lotus and floral borders frame the scene; peacocks and stylized trees fill negative space; deep indigo background with gold highlights, intricate textile-like detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["forest birds","soft temple bells","crackling sacrificial fire","gentle wind in leaves"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: sa vo -> saḥ vaḥ (Visarga -> u -> o); suprītenāṃtarātmanā -> suprītena antarātmanā (Savarna Dirgha); sarvairbhavadbhir -> sarvaiḥ bhavadbhiḥ (Visarga -> r)
FAQs
It teaches that a virtuous person gives help gladly, and that those seeking success should approach such a person respectfully and in unity.
Victory is linked to dharmic support: success comes through reliance on a righteous person whose inner disposition is pleased, not through coercion or fragmentation.
It emphasizes solidarity and collective, respectful action—unity in purpose and approach is presented as a key to achieving rightful aims.