Shloka 28
Rules of Edible and Inedible Foods
असंगतं पर्य्युषितं पर्यस्तान्नं च नित्यशः । काककुक्कुटसंस्पृष्टं कृमिभिश्चैव संगतम्
asaṃgataṃ paryyuṣitaṃ paryastānnaṃ ca nityaśaḥ | kākakukkuṭasaṃspṛṣṭaṃ kṛmibhiścaiva saṃgatam
Debe evitarse siempre la comida impropia, la rancia y la que ha quedado repetidamente como sobra; así como la comida tocada por cuervos y gallos, y la que se ha infestado de gusanos.
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Concept: Reject stale, unsuitable, and contaminated food; purity is maintained by consistent avoidance, not occasional caution.
Application: Do not eat stale/leftover food during observances; keep food covered from birds/animals; discard infested items; practice mindful storage and timely consumption.
Primary Rasa: bibhatsa
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A devotee stands before a clean altar, discarding stale rice and worm-infested grains into a compost pit while crows and roosters linger outside the courtyard wall. Freshly cooked rice and fruits are placed under a white cloth near a Viṣṇu lamp, conveying the finality of ‘always avoid’ rules.","primary_figures":["a Vaishnava devotee","crows and roosters at the boundary","Viṣṇu (lamp-lit icon or śālagrāma)"],"setting":"Courtyard with a low wall separating domestic space from birds; compost pit outside; altar inside with covered offerings.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["pure white","lamp gold","earth brown","midnight blue","scarlet red"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: devotee before a small Viṣṇu shrine with gold-leaf halo, placing fresh naivedya under a pristine cloth while discarding stale/infested food outside the sanctified boundary; rich reds/greens, ornate arch, gold leaf on lamps and vessels, intricate border motifs of lotus and conch.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined courtyard scene—birds outside the wall, devotee inside with covered offerings, subtle narrative contrast between purity and contamination; cool palette with warm lamp glow, delicate brushwork, lyrical stillness.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines—clear separation of ‘inside sacred’ and ‘outside impure’ zones, stylized crows/roosters, devotee offering fresh food to Viṣṇu icon; natural pigments, temple-wall symmetry, expressive eyes.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central Viṣṇu/Śālagrāma with lotus motifs, devotee presenting fresh naivedya; crows/roosters and stale food depicted beyond ornate floral borders to indicate exclusion; deep blues and gold, intricate patterns, devotional domestic sanctity."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["morning birds at a distance","soft bell","conch shell fade","rustle of cloth covering offerings","quiet"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: कृमिभिश्चैव = कृमिभिः + च + एव
FAQs
It emphasizes śauca (purity) and self-discipline by advising avoidance of food considered contaminated, stale, or infested.
They function as traditional markers of contamination—contact with scavenging birds or infestation indicates impurity and potential harm, so such food is to be avoided.
It can be applied as a general principle of mindful eating: avoid spoiled, unhygienic, or contaminated food and maintain cleanliness in food preparation and storage.