Shloka 3
Ambikā-vana Śiva-pūjā; Nanda Saved from the Serpent; Śaṅkhacūḍa Slain
गावो हिरण्यं वासांसि मधु मध्वन्नमादृता: । ब्राह्मणेभ्यो ददु: सर्वे देवो न: प्रीयतामिति ॥ ३ ॥
gāvo hiraṇyaṁ vāsāṁsi madhu madhv-annam ādṛtāḥ brāhmaṇebhyo daduḥ sarve devo naḥ prīyatām iti
Avec respect, ils donnèrent aux brāhmaṇas des vaches, de l’or, des vêtements et des grains cuits mêlés de miel; puis ils prièrent : « Que notre deva soit satisfait de nous. »
FAQs
This verse shows that offering gifts—especially to qualified brāhmaṇas—with sincere reverence and the intention “May the Lord be pleased” is a devotional act meant to satisfy God.
In the narrative, they perform respectful giving as a pious, devotional response—seeking divine favor and expressing dependence on the Lord’s mercy by honoring His representatives.
Practice purposeful generosity: support genuine spiritual teachers and dharmic causes, give with respect and humility, and dedicate the act inwardly to the Lord rather than to prestige.