Shloka 13
Kṛṣṇa Arrives at Kuṇḍina and Abducts Rukmiṇī
Rukmiṇī-haraṇa Prelude
हिरण्यरूप्यवासांसि तिलांश्च गुडमिश्रितान् । प्रादाद् धेनूश्च विप्रेभ्यो राजा विधिविदां वर: ॥ १३ ॥
hiraṇya-rūpya vāsāṁsi tilāṁś ca guḍa-miśritān prādād dhenūś ca viprebhyo rājā vidhi-vidāṁ varaḥ
Le roi, éminent dans la connaissance des règles rituelles, gratifia les brāhmaṇas d’or, d’argent, de vêtements, de vaches et de graines de sésame mêlées de sucre brut (guḍa).
FAQs
This verse highlights dhārmic dāna—offering wealth, cloth, food items, and cows to brāhmaṇas—performed by a righteous king in strict accordance with Vedic procedure.
In the narrative of Rukmiṇī’s marriage arrangements, Bhīṣmaka performs auspicious, rule-based gifts to qualified brāhmaṇas as part of proper ceremonial conduct and piety.
Give thoughtfully and respectfully—support genuine spiritual education and service, and offer practical necessities (food, clothing, resources) in a way aligned with integrity and good principles.