Shloka 43
The Greatness of Offering Piṇḍas at Viṣṇvādipada (Viṣṇupada) — Gayā Śrāddha Procedure and Fruits
तारितोऽहं त्वया पुत्र रुद्रलोको ह्यभून्मम । पदे पिंडप्रदानेन हस्ते तु स्वर्गतिर्नहि ॥ ४३ ॥
tārito'haṃ tvayā putra rudraloko hyabhūnmama | pade piṃḍapradānena haste tu svargatirnahi || 43 ||
O son, I have been delivered by you; truly, Rudra’s world (Rudra-loka) became my abode. By offering the piṇḍa at the sacred foot, this fruit was gained—yet by offering it into the hand, there is no attainment of heaven.
An ancestor (pitṛ) speaking to his son (the performer of śrāddha/piṇḍa-dāna)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It teaches that properly performed piṇḍa-dāna at a sanctified locus (pada) can liberate an ancestor and elevate him to a higher realm (here, Rudraloka), emphasizing precision in śrāddha rites.
While centered on ritual dharma, it reflects bhakti through reverent, rule-aligned service at a holy place—devotion expressed as careful offering that benefits one’s lineage and honors the divine order governing karmic results.
Kalpa (ritual procedure) is highlighted: the verse distinguishes the correct placement/mode of offering (at the sacred foot) from an improper one (into the hand), showing that ritual details determine the fruit.