Shloka 109
Genealogy of the Ancestors (Pitṛs) and the Procedure of Śrāddha
वर्जयेत्क्रोधपरतां स्मरन्नारायणं हरिम् । तृप्तान्ज्ञात्वा पुनः कुर्याद्विकिरं सार्ववर्णिकं
varjayetkrodhaparatāṃ smarannārāyaṇaṃ harim | tṛptānjñātvā punaḥ kuryādvikiraṃ sārvavarṇikaṃ
Indem man Nārāyaṇa, Hari, im Herzen gedenkt, soll man sich davor hüten, vom Zorn getrieben zu werden. Wenn man erkannt hat, dass alle gesättigt sind, soll man die Opfergaben oder Speise erneut unparteiisch an alle Stände verteilen.
Unspecified (narrative injunction within Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa 1.9)
Concept: Remembrance of Nārāyaṇa restrains anger and purifies social action; after ensuring satisfaction, distribute without bias.
Application: When serving others, pause to remember the Divine before reacting; verify needs are met, then share resources fairly—especially after ‘priority’ obligations are fulfilled.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The host stands with a calm face, palms briefly joined in Nārāyaṇa-smaraṇa, while a faint storm of anger dissolves like smoke behind him. Seeing the guests satisfied, he walks along a line of people of varied stations, distributing remaining portions evenly, turning the courtyard into a scene of quiet justice.","primary_figures":["householder (yajamāna)","Nārāyaṇa (symbolic presence: small icon or radiant aura)","recipients of varied varṇas/classes"],"setting":"ritual courtyard with leftover offerings in a vessel; a small Nārāyaṇa image or śālagrāma on a pedestal; recipients seated in an orderly line","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","ash white","brass gold","earth brown","lotus pink"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central yajamāna with folded hands before a small Nārāyaṇa icon, gold leaf aura radiating; then distributing food equally to a diverse seated assembly; rich reds/greens, gem-studded ornaments on the icon pedestal, symmetrical composition emphasizing dharmic balance.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical scene of restraint—soft facial expression, delicate hand gesture of remembrance; recipients in varied attire seated under a shaded veranda; cool blues and gentle earth tones, refined lines showing equal portions being given.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized Nārāyaṇa presence as a radiant emblem; the host’s posture firm and composed; rhythmic distribution to many figures; saturated pigments and temple-wall dignity highlighting krodha-tyāga.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Nārāyaṇa-smaraṇa motif framed by lotus borders; deep blue field with gold highlights; rows of recipients rendered decoratively; emphasis on equal distribution as a devotional act, with intricate floral patterns and sacred symmetry."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft conch","steady bell pulse","murmured 'Nārāyaṇa'","quiet footsteps on courtyard floor"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: वर्जयेत्क्रोधपरताम् = वर्जयेत् + क्रोधपरताम्; स्मरन्नारायणम् = स्मरन् + नारायणम्; तृप्तान्ज्ञात्वा = तृप्तान् + ज्ञात्वा; कुर्याद्विकिरम् = कुर्यात् + विकिरम्.
FAQs
It advises remembering Nārāyaṇa (Hari) and consciously avoiding an anger-driven state.
It implies distributing offerings/food without discrimination—extending it impartially to all varṇas (social classes).
Self-control (especially over anger) and fairness in giving—ensuring people are satisfied and then distributing again equitably.