Shloka 95
योग–सांख्यसमन्वयः, रथोपमा, व्यक्त–अव्यक्तविवेकः
Yoga–Sāṃkhya Synthesis, Chariot Allegory, and the Vyakta–Avyakta Distinction
इमां सपर्या सह सर्वकामदै: श्रियश्व शक्रप्रमुखैश्न दैवतै: । पठन्ति ये विप्रसद:समागता: समृद्धकामा: श्रियमाप्नुवन्ति ते
śakra uvāca |
imāṃ saparyāṃ saha sarvakāmadāyaiḥ śriyaś ca śakra-pramukhaiś ca daivataiḥ |
paṭhanti ye vipra-sadaḥ-samāgatāḥ samṛddha-kāmāḥ śriyam āpnuvanti te ||
Śakra dit : «Ceux qui, venus à l’assemblée des brahmanes, récitent ce récit du culte rendu à Śrī (Lakṣmī)—un rite accompli par les dieux conduits par Indra et capable d’accorder tout bien désiré—voient leurs vœux exaucés et atteignent la prospérité elle-même.»
शक्र उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse teaches that reverent recitation of an auspicious dharmic account—specifically the worship of Śrī (Lakṣmī) performed by the gods—brings about fulfillment of legitimate desires and the attainment of prosperity, especially when done in a learned, sacred community setting (the Brahmins’ assembly).
Indra (Śakra) is describing the fruit (phalaśruti) of a particular episode about Lakṣmī’s worship: those who come to a Brahmin assembly and recite this account are said to gain success in their aims and receive Śrī—i.e., prosperity and well-being.