The Eulogy and Procedure of the ‘Honey-Cow’ Gift
Madhudhenudāna
तादृशाय प्रदातव्या मधु धेनुर्नरोत्तमे॥ पुच्छदेशे विमृश्याथ जलपूर्णां सदक्षिणाम्॥
tādṛśāya pradātavyā madhu dhenur narottame || puccha-deśe vimṛśyātha jala-pūrṇāṃ sa-dakṣiṇām ||
ऐसे ही मधु-धेनु दान करनी है किसी पंडित को। बेटा, यह गाय का नाम मधु-धेनु है। उसकी पूंछ को हाथ लगाना है। फिर पानी से पूजा करनी है और दक्षिणा भी देनी है।
Varāha (default, instructional voice)
It preserves a formalized transfer protocol (gesture + water + dakṣiṇā), offering evidence for standardized ritual mechanics in charitable transactions.
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To complete donation with proper procedure and fair accompaniment (dakṣiṇā), indicating sincerity and respect.
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