Shloka 130
The Glory of Dhātrī (Āmalakī) and Tulasī: Ekādaśī Observance and Protection from Preta States
सर्वेषामपि देवानां देवीनां च समंततः । श्राद्धेषु यज्ञकार्येषु पर्णमेकं षडानन
sarveṣāmapi devānāṃ devīnāṃ ca samaṃtataḥ | śrāddheṣu yajñakāryeṣu parṇamekaṃ ṣaḍānana
Ô toi aux six visages, pour tous les dieux et déesses sans distinction, dans les śrāddha pour les ancêtres et dans les actes de yajña, une seule feuille est prescrite (comme offrande et requis rituel).
Unspecified in the provided excerpt (addressing Ṣaḍānana—Skanda/Kārttikeya).
Concept: A small, properly offered ritual token can be universally efficacious when aligned with śāstra and intention.
Application: Prefer sincerity and correctness over extravagance in worship; keep one pure offering ready (leaf/flower) and offer with mantra and clean intent, especially in ancestral rites and daily pūjā.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A quiet yajña-śālā where a priest prepares śrāddha and yajña offerings; at the center, a single pristine leaf rests on a golden plate, symbolizing the universal acceptability of a minimal offering. Devas and devīs appear subtly in the background as luminous presences, indicating ‘for all alike’.","primary_figures":["Ṣaḍānana (Skanda/Kārttikeya)","anonymous ṛtvik/priest","subtle devas and devīs as radiant silhouettes"],"setting":"Vedic ritual pavilion with kuśa grass, ladles, fire altar, śrāddha vessels, and a clean offering tray holding one leaf","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["saffron gold","smoke-gray","sandalwood beige","deep maroon","leaf green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a richly ornamented yajña-śālā with a central golden plate holding a single emerald-green leaf; Ṣaḍānana stands in blessing posture with jeweled crown and vel, devas and devīs rendered as faint aureoled forms; heavy gold leaf on altar edges, rich reds and greens, gem-studded ornaments, traditional South Indian iconography.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a serene ritual courtyard with delicate brushwork; a priest offers a single leaf near a small sacred fire; Ṣaḍānana watches gently; soft hills and trees in the distance, cool palette with lyrical naturalism and refined faces.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and natural pigments; a stylized yajña scene with a single leaf emphasized on a platter; Ṣaḍānana with characteristic large eyes and ornate jewelry; red/yellow/green palette and temple-wall aesthetic.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a devotional tableau where a single leaf offering is foregrounded on a lotus-like platter; ornate floral borders, hanging lamps, peacocks at the edges; deep blues and gold, intricate motifs suggesting universal worship."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["low ritual chanting","gentle temple bells","crackling fire","soft conch in distance","measured silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सर्वेषामपि = सर्वेषाम् + अपि; समंततः (पाठभेदः) = समन्ततः
FAQs
Ṣaḍānana (“six-faced”) is a common epithet of Skanda/Kārttikeya. The verse is phrased as an address to him.
It explicitly mentions śrāddha (ancestral rites) and yajña-kārya (sacrificial/ritual acts), indicating a rule applied in both contexts.
It emphasizes a uniform, minimal ritual requirement—“a single leaf”—presented as acceptable for all gods and goddesses in specified rites, suggesting simplicity and standardization in offerings.