Shloka 16
Ajagara-vrata (The ‘Python’ Discipline): Prahrāda Questions a Wandering Sage
ततो जाम्बूनदी: पात्रीर्वजाड़का विमला: शुभा: । वरान्नपूर्णा विप्रेभ्य: प्रादान्मधुघृतप्लुता:
tato jāmbūnadīḥ pātrīr vajāḍkā vimalāḥ śubhāḥ | varānna-pūrṇā viprebhyaḥ prādān madhu-ghṛta-plutāḥ ||
Kemudian ia mempersembahkan kepada para brāhmaṇa nampan-nampan emas Jāmbūnada yang bersih tanpa cela, bertuah dan indah, bertatahkan berlian, penuh hidangan pilihan—manisan yang dimasak dengan ghee, disiram madu serta mentega jernih—demikian ia memuliakan mereka dengan jamuan dan pemberian yang penuh hormat.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dāna and atithi-satkara as practical dharma: honoring worthy recipients (brāhmaṇas) with purity, respect, and abundance, showing that ethical merit is expressed through reverent, generous giving.
Bhīṣma describes a scene of formal hospitality: diamond-inlaid golden trays are brought and presented to brāhmaṇas, laden with excellent foods—sweet preparations rich with honey and ghee—signifying ceremonial respect and munificent offering.