Shloka 29

Pātivratya-kathana

The Narrative of the Pativrata

Devanagari script

रत्नदीपैश्च बहुशः खचिते सूर्यसप्रभे । ततः पादोदकं चक्रे मोहिन्या धर्मभूषणः ॥ २९ ॥

Transliteration

ratnadīpaiśca bahuśaḥ khacite sūryasaprabhe | tataḥ pādodakaṃ cakre mohinyā dharmabhūṣaṇaḥ || 29 ||

Translation

Luego, en aquel recinto brillante como el sol, engastado una y otra vez con lámparas de joyas, Dharma-bhūṣaṇa, movido por Mohinī, preparó el agua para lavar los pies.

Word by Word

रत्नदीपैःwith jewel-lamps

चand

बहुशःmany times / abundantly

खचितेinlaid/set (with)

सूर्यसप्रभेhaving sun-like radiance

ततःthen

पादोदकम्water for the feet (foot-washing water)

चक्रेhe did / he performed

मोहिन्याःfor Mohinī / of Mohinī

धर्मभूषणःDharmabhūṣaṇa (one whose ornament is righteousness)

Speaker

Narada (narrative voice within Uttara-Bhaga Tirtha-Mahatmya section)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: adbhuta

Secondary Rasa: shanta

Characters & Entities

Mohinī

Dharma-bhūṣaṇa

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

It highlights dharmic conduct expressed through reverent hospitality—preparing pādodaka (pādya) as an act of honor—set within a sanctified, radiant ritual environment.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

While not explicitly naming bhakti, it models devotional attitude through service (sevā): honoring an exalted presence with proper offerings, which is a practical expression of devotion in Purāṇic practice.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

It reflects kalpa/ritual procedure: the customary preparation of pādya (foot-washing water) as part of formal reception and worship protocols.