Shloka 114
Genealogy of the Ancestors (Pitṛs) and the Procedure of Śrāddha
अन्नं च नो बहुभवेदतिथींश्च लभेमहि । याचितारश्च नः संतु मा च याचिष्म कंचन
annaṃ ca no bahubhavedatithīṃśca labhemahi | yācitāraśca naḥ saṃtu mā ca yāciṣma kaṃcana
Mögen wir reichlich Speise haben und Gäste empfangen; mögen Menschen bei uns um Gaben bitten, und mögen wir niemals genötigt sein, von irgendwem zu betteln.
Unspecified (verse is a benedictory wish/prayer within the narrative context of Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa)
Concept: True prosperity is abundant anna and the opportunity to host guests and give; dignity is preserved by being a giver rather than a beggar.
Application: Keep a portion of resources reserved for guests and charity; cultivate skills and habits that prevent dependency while remaining compassionate to those who ask.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A generous household scene: steaming pots of rice and lentils are set before arriving guests, while the host offers water for washing feet and a respectful seat. In the background, a small shrine lamp burns steadily, suggesting that hospitality itself is worship, and petitioners at the gate are met with calm dignity and open hands.","primary_figures":["householder and spouse","guests (atithis)","petitioners (yācakas)","family elders"],"setting":"courtyard kitchen and veranda with serving leaves/plates, water pot, and a small domestic shrine","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["copper brown","rice white","marigold orange","leaf green","lamp gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: opulent domestic annadāna scene with host offering food to guests; gold leaf on lamps, vessels, and jewelry; rich red backdrop, ornate borders, stylized lotus motifs, dignified faces and symmetrical arrangement emphasizing dharma.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical veranda with guests seated on rugs, delicate utensils, soft morning light; refined expressions of gratitude, gentle trees and birds, subtle textures of food and cloth, cool shadows balancing warm hearth tones.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines and iconic gestures of offering; large expressive eyes, flat warm palette; domestic shrine lamp prominent, food vessels stylized, rhythmic composition of giver and receiver.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: annadāna framed by intricate floral borders; cows and peacocks at margins as auspicious witnesses; deep blue and gold accents, lotus patterns around serving area, Vaishnava symbols subtly embedded in textiles."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["clink of brass vessels","soft chanting","courtyard birds","gentle footsteps of guests","steady lamp crackle"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: बहुभवेदतिथींश्च = बहु + भवेत् + अतिथीन् + च; याचितारश्च = याचितारः + च; संतु = सन्तु; याचिष्म कंचन = याचिष्म + कञ्चन.
FAQs
It promotes a householder’s ideal of prosperity used for hospitality and giving—having enough to feed guests and support those in need, without falling into dependence on begging.
It highlights two complementary duties: welcoming unexpected guests and practicing charity toward those who request help—both central to dharma in daily life.
Cultivate self-reliance and generosity: seek lawful means of livelihood, keep resources for feeding others, and aim to be a giver rather than one forced to ask.