Padma Purana — Bhumi Khanda, Shloka 19
The Glory of the Mother-and-Father Sacred Ford
Mātāpitṛ-tīrtha-māhātmya
वेदैरपि च किं विप्रा पिता येन न पूजितः । माता न पूजिता येन तस्य वेदा निरर्थकाः
vedairapi ca kiṃ viprā pitā yena na pūjitaḥ | mātā na pūjitā yena tasya vedā nirarthakāḥ
Wahai para brāhmaṇa, apakah guna bahkan Weda bagi orang yang tidak memuliakan ayahnya? Bagi dia yang tidak menghormati ibunya, Weda menjadi tanpa makna.
Unspecified narrator/speaker (context not provided in input; verse is a general ethical injunction addressed to vipras).
Concept: Scriptural learning without honoring parents is void; dharma is the meaning of the Veda, not its ornament.
Application: Audit one’s ‘spiritual résumé’: if daily speech and behavior toward parents is harsh or neglectful, prioritize reconciliation and service over accumulating new rituals or study.
Primary Rasa: raudra
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A stern sage addresses a circle of brāhmaṇas; behind them, a glowing stack of Veda manuscripts fades into shadow as a symbolic warning. In the foreground, an elderly mother and father sit quietly, their neglected presence contrasting with the pride of scholarship.","primary_figures":["admonishing sage/narrator","assembly of vipras","mother","father"],"setting":"a village sabhā or āśrama courtyard with a low platform, manuscripts, and ritual implements set aside","lighting_mood":"dramatic chiaroscuro","color_palette":["smoky indigo","burnt umber","ash gray","golden ochre","crimson accent"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a central sage with raised hand in instruction; vipras seated in rows; Veda manuscripts rendered with gold leaf that dims toward the edges; parents depicted with gentle gold halos to signify their sanctity; ornate arch border, rich reds/greens, jewel-like highlights on vessels.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: expressive faces showing admonition and introspection; delicate lines; a manuscript bundle in the corner; parents seated under a simple canopy; cool palette with a warm golden focal glow around the parents, Himalayan-style trees framing the scene.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines; the sage’s gesture prominent; stylized manuscripts and ritual items; parents drawn with calm, large-eyed dignity; red-yellow-green palette with black contouring and patterned floor motifs.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: moral tableau framed by floral borders; manuscripts and yajña items arranged like decorative motifs; parents’ feet subtly centered as the true ‘altar’; deep blue background with gold and white detailing, peacock motifs at corners."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["firm hand-clap cadence (subtle)","temple bell (single strikes)","silence between lines","distant wind"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: वेदैरपि → वेदैः + अपि.
FAQs
It teaches that reverence toward one’s parents—especially honoring father and mother—is a foundational dharma; without it, even Vedic learning loses its purpose and fruit.
It asserts that scriptural knowledge (the Vedas) is not merely intellectual; it must be grounded in lived virtue—beginning with gratitude, service, and honor to parents.
Treat parents with respect and care (pūjā as honor/service), seeing this as a primary duty; religious study or ritual is considered incomplete without this basic moral discipline.