Shloka 47
The Arkāṅga Saptamī (Bhāskara Saptamī) Vow: Origin of Sūrya, Pacification of Rays, and Māgha Saptamī Observance
विष्णुपद्यां तु यद्दानमक्षयं परिकीर्तितं । दातुर्वदामि सान्निध्यं सदा जन्मनिजन्मनि
viṣṇupadyāṃ tu yaddānamakṣayaṃ parikīrtitaṃ | dāturvadāmi sānnidhyaṃ sadā janmanijanmani
Doch die Gabe (dāna), die bei Viṣṇupadī dargebracht wird, wird als unvergänglich gepriesen. Ich verkünde: Der Spender erlangt die beständige Nähe des Herrn, Geburt um Geburt.
Unspecified (narrator/sage voice within the Adhyaya context)
Concept: A gift offered in Viṣṇupadī-kāla becomes imperishable and draws the donor into lasting proximity to the Lord across lifetimes.
Application: Practice ‘akṣaya intention’: give regularly with devotion, especially on sacred days; dedicate the act to Viṣṇu and pray for closeness rather than worldly return.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Type: river
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A devotee offers a humble gift at the Gaṅgā’s edge; the offering transforms into a stream of light that rises and becomes a garland reaching Viṣṇu’s radiant presence. In the background, a subtle sequence of rebirths is shown like translucent silhouettes, each time the devotee remains near the Lord—signifying ‘sānnidhya’ across lifetimes.","primary_figures":["Vishnu (Nārāyaṇa)","Devotee donor","Gaṅgā-devī (subtle presence)","Celestial attendants (optional)"],"setting":"Gaṅgā ghat with a small Viṣṇu shrine; the sky opens into a luminous Vaikuṇṭha-like vista.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["lotus pink","celestial blue","gold leaf","white jasmine","deep purple"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viṣṇu standing in blessing posture above a Gaṅgā ghat, a golden beam connecting the donor’s gift to the Lord; lavish gold leaf on crown, halo, and ornaments; rich reds/greens, gem-like detailing, ornate arch framing the deity, devotional intensity.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: tender riverside scene with a small donor figure and a soft, luminous Viṣṇu appearing in the sky; delicate translucent silhouettes suggesting many births; cool blues and pinks, refined faces, gentle spiritual intimacy.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: frontal Viṣṇu with bold outlines and stylized eyes, a ribbon of light rising from the donor’s hands; Gaṅgā waves rendered as patterned bands; strong reds/yellows/greens, temple-wall symmetry, iconic clarity.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central Viṣṇu medallion with ornate floral borders; below, the donor at the river offers a gift, which becomes a garland of lotuses ascending; intricate lotus motifs, deep indigo ground with gold highlights, dense decorative framing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["flowing river","single bell at intervals","soft conch","hushed chanting","silence after cadence"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यत्+दानम् → यद्दानम् (व्यञ्जन-सन्धिः); दानम्+अक्षयम् → दानमक्षयम्; विष्णुपदी+आम् → विष्णुपद्याम्; ‘जन्मनि जन्मनि’ इति पुनरुक्त्या अव्ययीभाववत् अर्थः
FAQs
It states that charity performed at Viṣṇupadī is “akṣaya” (inexhaustible), meaning its spiritual merit does not diminish and yields enduring results.
Rather than emphasizing worldly reward, it highlights “sānnidhya” (abiding nearness) to Vishnu—continued divine proximity across successive births.
The verse elevates generosity as a lasting virtue: sincere giving, especially when aligned with devotion, is portrayed as producing enduring spiritual benefit.