Varaha Purana 180.44: Adhyaya 180, Shloka 44
The Glory of Dhruva-Tīrtha: Rules of Ancestor Libations and Śrāddha, and the Consequences of Lineage-Continuity
अदावेका॒ञ्जलिर्द्वे तु तिस्रो वै तर्पणे स्मृताः ॥ देवर्षिपितृसङ्घानां क्रमाज्ज्ञेयं विचक्षणैः
adāvekāñjalirdve tu tisro vai tarpaṇe smṛtāḥ || devarṣipitṛsaṅghānāṁ kramājjñeyaṁ vicakṣaṇaiḥ
Zwei (Gaben) gelten als mit gefalteten Händen dargebracht, und drei gelten im tarpaṇa (Libation). Die Reihenfolge—für die Gruppen der Götter, der ṛṣi und der Ahnen—soll von den Einsichtigen der Ordnung nach verstanden werden.
Varāha (default speaker framework)
Varaha Avatara Context: {"is_varaha_focus":false}
Bhu Devi Dialogue: {"is_dialogue":false,"speaker_role":"instructor"}
Mathura Mandala: {"is_mathura_related":false}
Dharma Shastra: {"has_dharma_rule":true,"topic":"shraddha","instruction_summary":"Know the correct count and order of libations: joined-palm offerings and the threefold tarpaṇa sequence for devas, ṛṣis, and pitṛs.","karmic_consequence":"Following the prescribed sequence preserves ritual correctness and yields full merit; disorder/confusion causes doṣa and diminished fruit."}
Vrata Mahatmya: {"has_vrata":false}
Cosmic Boar Symbolism: {"has_symbolism":false}
Philosophical Teaching: {"has_teaching":true,"teaching_type":"cosmic reciprocity (yajña as social-cosmic order)","core_concept":"Dharma is alignment with ṛta-like order—honoring devas, ṛṣis, and pitṛs in proper sequence sustains harmony.","practical_application":"Before rites, learn the sequence and counts; perform with ‘viveka’ (discernment) rather than mechanical habit."}
Subject Matter: ["Ritual Practice","Ethics","Cultural Heritage"]
Primary Rasa: śānta
Type: ritual-space
Related Themes: Varāha Purāṇa 180.44-47 (śrāddha necessity; jalāñjali specifics; mantra procedure)
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A schematic yet devotional depiction of three recipient tiers—devas, ṛṣis, pitṛs—receiving libations in ordered sequence, with the performer offering in measured counts.","item_prompts":["three labeled tiers or three groups in the sky","performer offering water in sequence","count markers (2 and 3) subtly indicated","joined palms gesture","simple ritual vessels"],"kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: three horizontal registers for devas/ṛṣis/pitṛs; strong outlines; rhythmic repetition of offering gesture.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style: tripartite composition with gold halos for devas and ṛṣis; pitṛs in softer gold; ornate vessels; clear hierarchical layout.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style: balanced classical composition; refined faces for devas/ṛṣis; subdued pitṛ forms; emphasis on orderly movement of hands.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari style: three cloud-bands with distinct groups; small human figure at riverbank; elegant minimalism and narrative clarity."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional, composed","suggested_raga":"Kalyan","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"even, teacherly, with crisp counting cadence"}
FAQs
It reflects the Purāṇic preservation of ritual procedure (tarpaṇa) in a form closely aligned with Dharma-śāstra style enumerations and ordered sequences.
No specific geographic site is named in this verse; it is a procedural instruction applicable across domestic and pilgrimage contexts.
Ritual actions should be performed with discernment and correct sequencing, emphasizing careful transmission of cultural-ritual knowledge.
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