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The Glory and Procedure of the Grain-Cow (Dhānyadhenu) Donation
मुक्ताफलमया दन्ता घृतक्षौद्रमयं मुखम् । प्रशस्तपत्रश्रवणं कांस्यदोहणकारिताम् ॥
muktāphala-mayā dantā ghṛta-kṣaudra-mayaṃ mukham | praśasta-patra-śravaṇaṃ kāṃsya-dohana-kāritām ||
इसके दाँत मोती से बनाने चाहिए। मुँह में घी और शहद भरना है। कान पत्ते जैसे बनाओ, अच्छे पत्ते जैसे। और एक काँसी की बर्तन भी लगाओ जैसे दूध निकालते हैं।
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It records an elaborate ‘material grammar’ for ritual objects, useful for studying how sensory substances (ghee, honey) and prestige materials (pearls, bronze) signaled value.
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The ethical emphasis lies in offering high-quality, thoughtfully prepared gifts, reflecting responsibility and care in charitable acts.
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