Shloka 61
The Aśūnyaśayanā Vow (Unempty Bed) and the Aṅgāraka Caturthī Observance
शृणोति यश्चैनमनन्यचेतास्तस्यापि सर्वं भगवान्विधत्ते
śṛṇoti yaścainamananyacetāstasyāpi sarvaṃ bhagavānvidhatte
Und wer dies mit ungeteiltem Geist vernimmt, dem gewährt der selige Herr ebenfalls die volle Erfüllung von allem.
Unspecified (narratorial voice within the chapter context)
Concept: Śravaṇa (devotional listening) with undivided attention itself draws Bhagavān’s completing grace.
Application: Practice single-task listening—scripture, kīrtana, or dharmic counsel—without distraction; let attention become worship; keep a daily listening/reading vow.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A listener sits perfectly still, eyes softened, as sacred words flow like a luminous stream from a reciter’s lips. Above them, an unseen Bhagavān is suggested by a vast, gentle aura—conch and discus motifs forming in the air—signaling that divine fulfillment descends upon one-pointed attention.","primary_figures":["Devotee-listener (ananya-citta)","Reciter/sage","Vishnu (suggested as radiant presence or subtle form)"],"setting":"Temple mandapa or hermitage veranda with oil lamps, a low wooden lectern, and palm-leaf manuscripts; quiet night insects outside.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["deep indigo","lamp-flame amber","pearl white","holy basil green","antique gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a seated sage recites from palm-leaf manuscripts while a devotee listens with unwavering gaze; behind them a large Vishnu aura with śaṅkha-cakra symbols and a faint four-armed silhouette; lavish gold leaf on halos, lamps, and ornaments; saturated reds and greens with gem-like highlights.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate indoor listening scene with delicate lines, soft textiles, and a cool nocturnal palette; the devotee’s stillness contrasts with flowing calligraphic lines representing sound; a subtle golden wash suggests Vishnu’s grace filling the room.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized figures with bold outlines—reciter and listener—framed by lamp stands and floral borders; Vishnu’s presence indicated by a large circular prabhāmaṇḍala with śaṅkha-cakra; earthy reds, yellows, and greens in temple-wall composition.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central motif of a listening devotee beneath a canopy of lotus and tulasi patterns; sound visualized as garlands leading to a Vishnu emblem; ornate borders with peacocks and floral vines; deep blue ground with gold detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["low drone (tanpura)","temple bells at intervals","soft conch in distance","near-silence between verses"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यश्चैनम् = यः + च + एनम्; अनन्यचेताः = अनन्य + चेताः (चेतस्-शब्दस्य प्रथमा एकवचन रूप); तस्यापि = तस्य + अपि; भगवान्विधत्ते = भगवान् + विधत्ते
FAQs
It emphasizes śravaṇa—devotional listening to sacred narration or instruction—with an ananya (undivided) mind as a direct spiritual practice.
By stating that attentive, one-pointed listening itself draws the Lord’s grace, who then ‘accomplishes everything’ for the devotee—framing devotion as reliance on divine agency rather than mere self-effort.
Cultivate focused attention and sincerity while hearing sacred teachings; the verse presents inner single-mindedness (ananyacetā) as the key condition for receiving the full benefit.