Shloka 54
Vrata–Dāna Compendium at Puṣkara: Puṣpavāhana’s Account and the Ṣaṣṭhī-vrata Purification Rite
विप्राय वस्त्रसंयुक्तं प्रद्युम्नः प्रीयतामिति । कल्पं विष्णुपुरे स्थित्वा विशोकस्स्यात्पुनर्नृप
viprāya vastrasaṃyuktaṃ pradyumnaḥ prīyatāmiti | kalpaṃ viṣṇupure sthitvā viśokassyātpunarnṛpa
„Möge Pradyumna an diesem Gewand, das einem Brāhmaṇa dargebracht wird, Wohlgefallen finden.“ Nachdem er eine Kalpa lang in Viṣṇus Stadt verweilt hat, wird er wieder kummerfrei, o König.
Unspecified narrator (addressing a king: nṛpa)
Concept: Offering a garment to a brāhmaṇa with explicit dedication to Pradyumna yields prolonged residence in Viṣṇu’s realm and freedom from sorrow.
Application: When giving charity, add conscious dedication (saṅkalpa) to a chosen form/name of Vishnu; support dignity through clothing donations, especially to students, priests, and the needy.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A kingly donor offers a finely folded garment to a brāhmaṇa, hands raised in saṅkalpa: “Pradyumnaḥ prīyatām.” Above them, Viṣṇu-pura appears as a radiant golden city with soaring gateways and lotus motifs, suggesting a kalpa-long refuge where sorrow cannot enter.","primary_figures":["Pradyumna (subtle divine presence or emblem)","brāhmaṇa recipient","king/devotee donor","Vishnu (as lord of Viṣṇu-pura, optional visionary)"],"setting":"royal courtyard transitioning into a visionary celestial cityscape; donation scene in foreground, Vaikuṇṭha-like city in the sky","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["celestial gold","sapphire blue","pearl white","royal crimson","turquoise"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: foreground king offering an ornate garment to a brāhmaṇa; above, Viṣṇu-pura rendered as a gold-leaf city with lotus arches; Pradyumna indicated with a radiant aura and Vaishnava emblems; heavy gold embellishment, rich reds/greens, gem-studded ornaments, symmetrical temple-city composition.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined courtly scene—king in patterned shawl gifting a garment to a calm brāhmaṇa; in the upper register, a luminous floating city of Vishnu with delicate architecture and cloud bands; cool blues with warm gold highlights, lyrical naturalism and fine facial detailing.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines—donation scene with stylized figures; above, a circular mandala containing Viṣṇu-pura’s golden gates; Pradyumna’s presence suggested by a radiant emblem; strong red/yellow/green palette with deep blue accents, temple-wall aesthetic.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central Vaishnava city motif framed by lotus vines; below, garment-dāna scene with ornate textiles; deep indigo background with gold city highlights, intricate floral borders, peacocks and lamps, Nathdwara-inspired decorative density."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","temple bells","royal court ambience","chanting of Vishnu names","resonant silence on 'viśoka'"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: वस्त्रसंयुक्तं = वस्त्र + संयुक्तम्; विशोकस्स्यात् = विशोकः + स्यात्; स्यात्पुनर्नृप = स्यात् + पुनः + नृप
FAQs
It highlights dāna (charitable giving), specifically offering a garment (vastra) to a brāhmaṇa as a devotional act connected with pleasing Pradyumna (a Vāsudeva aspect associated with Viṣṇu).
The verse states that one attains residence in Viṣṇu’s city (Viṣṇupura/Vaikuṇṭha) for a kalpa and becomes free from sorrow (viśoka).
It teaches that respectful generosity—supporting learned and sacred recipients—when offered with devotional intent yields both spiritual uplift and inner freedom from grief.