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The Glory and Procedure of the Grain-Cow (Dhānyadhenu) Donation
इक्षुपृष्ठिमयाः पादाः क्षौम्यपुच्छसमन्विताम् । नानाफलसमोपेतां रत्नगर्भसमन्विताम् ॥
ikṣu-pṛṣṭhi-mayāḥ pādāḥ kṣaumya-puccha-samanvitām | nānā-phala-samopetāṃ ratna-garbha-samanvitām ||
पैर गन्ने की तरह से बनाओ। पूँछ कपड़े की तरह से लगाओ। उसमें अलग-अलग फल रखने चाहिए। अंदर हीरे-मोती भी चाहिए।
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It illustrates composite offerings that combine agricultural produce (sugarcane, fruits) with luxury valuables (jewels), reflecting layered notions of wealth in ritual donation.
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The instruction promotes comprehensive generosity—offering both sustenance (food) and value (jewels) within a single, structured gift.
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