Shloka 130
The Glory of Dhātrī (Āmalakī) and Tulasī: Ekādaśī Observance and Protection from Preta States
सर्वेषामपि देवानां देवीनां च समंततः । श्राद्धेषु यज्ञकार्येषु पर्णमेकं षडानन
sarveṣāmapi devānāṃ devīnāṃ ca samaṃtataḥ | śrāddheṣu yajñakāryeṣu parṇamekaṃ ṣaḍānana
Wahai Ṣaḍānana (yang bermuka enam), bagi semua dewa dan dewi, dalam upacara śrāddha bagi leluhur dan dalam tindakan yajña, ditetapkan satu helai daun (sebagai persembahan/keperluan ritual).
Unspecified in the provided excerpt (addressing Ṣaḍānana—Skanda/Kārttikeya).
Concept: A small, properly offered ritual token can be universally efficacious when aligned with śāstra and intention.
Application: Prefer sincerity and correctness over extravagance in worship; keep one pure offering ready (leaf/flower) and offer with mantra and clean intent, especially in ancestral rites and daily pūjā.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A quiet yajña-śālā where a priest prepares śrāddha and yajña offerings; at the center, a single pristine leaf rests on a golden plate, symbolizing the universal acceptability of a minimal offering. Devas and devīs appear subtly in the background as luminous presences, indicating ‘for all alike’.","primary_figures":["Ṣaḍānana (Skanda/Kārttikeya)","anonymous ṛtvik/priest","subtle devas and devīs as radiant silhouettes"],"setting":"Vedic ritual pavilion with kuśa grass, ladles, fire altar, śrāddha vessels, and a clean offering tray holding one leaf","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["saffron gold","smoke-gray","sandalwood beige","deep maroon","leaf green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a richly ornamented yajña-śālā with a central golden plate holding a single emerald-green leaf; Ṣaḍānana stands in blessing posture with jeweled crown and vel, devas and devīs rendered as faint aureoled forms; heavy gold leaf on altar edges, rich reds and greens, gem-studded ornaments, traditional South Indian iconography.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a serene ritual courtyard with delicate brushwork; a priest offers a single leaf near a small sacred fire; Ṣaḍānana watches gently; soft hills and trees in the distance, cool palette with lyrical naturalism and refined faces.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and natural pigments; a stylized yajña scene with a single leaf emphasized on a platter; Ṣaḍānana with characteristic large eyes and ornate jewelry; red/yellow/green palette and temple-wall aesthetic.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a devotional tableau where a single leaf offering is foregrounded on a lotus-like platter; ornate floral borders, hanging lamps, peacocks at the edges; deep blues and gold, intricate motifs suggesting universal worship."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["low ritual chanting","gentle temple bells","crackling fire","soft conch in distance","measured silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सर्वेषामपि = सर्वेषाम् + अपि; समंततः (पाठभेदः) = समन्ततः
FAQs
Ṣaḍānana (“six-faced”) is a common epithet of Skanda/Kārttikeya. The verse is phrased as an address to him.
It explicitly mentions śrāddha (ancestral rites) and yajña-kārya (sacrificial/ritual acts), indicating a rule applied in both contexts.
It emphasizes a uniform, minimal ritual requirement—“a single leaf”—presented as acceptable for all gods and goddesses in specified rites, suggesting simplicity and standardization in offerings.