Shloka 42
The Greatness of Offering Piṇḍas at Viṣṇvādipada (Viṣṇupada) — Gayā Śrāddha Procedure and Fruits
नादात्पिंडं करे रामो ददौ रुद्रपदे ततः । शास्त्रार्थातिक्रमाद्भीतो रामं दशरथोऽब्रवीत् ॥ ४२ ॥
nādātpiṃḍaṃ kare rāmo dadau rudrapade tataḥ | śāstrārthātikramādbhīto rāmaṃ daśaratho'bravīt || 42 ||
そしてルドラパダにて、ラーマはその手にピンダ（piṇḍa）を置いた。シャーストラの意図に背くことを恐れたダシャラタは、ラーマに語りかけた。
Narrator (Purāṇic narrator describing the episode; Daśaratha speaks to Rāma in this verse)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhayanaka
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It highlights tirtha-based ritual purity and scriptural fidelity: even a sacred act like offering a piṇḍa must align with śāstric intent (śāstrārtha), and elders caution against unintended ritual transgression.
Bhakti here is expressed as reverent, disciplined worship—devotion that honors sacred places (Rudra-pada) while remaining obedient to śāstra, showing that heartfelt action should be guided by dharma.
Kalpa (ritual procedure) is implicit: the verse points to correct śrāddha/piṇḍa practice and the importance of following authorized injunctions rather than improvising beyond śāstric boundaries.