Shloka 46

Honoring the Mother (Mātṛpūjanam): Consent, Equity, and Dana to Restore Household Dharma

Devanagari script

भाजनानि विचित्राणि जलपात्राण्यनेकशः । घृतक्षीरस्य पात्राणि पेयस्य विविधस्य च ॥ ४६ ॥

Transliteration

bhājanāni vicitrāṇi jalapātrāṇyanekaśaḥ | ghṛtakṣīrasya pātrāṇi peyasya vividhasya ca || 46 ||

Translation

មានភាជនៈដ៏ចម្រុះអស្ចារ្យជាច្រើន—បរិក្ខារទឹកជាច្រើនប្រភេទ ព្រមទាំងភាជនៈសម្រាប់ឃ្រឹត (ប៊ឺបរិសុទ្ធ) និងទឹកដោះគោ និងសម្រាប់ភេសជ្ជៈនានា។

Word by Word

bhājanānivessels, containers

vicitrāṇivariegated, diverse

jala-pātrāṇiwater-vessels

anekaśaḥin many ways; in large numbers

ghṛta-kṣīrasyaof ghee and milk

pātrāṇivessels

peyasyaof drink, of beverage

vividhasyavarious, diverse

caand

Speaker

Narada (narrating within a tirtha/ritual-mahatmya description)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Rasa: {"primary_rasa":"adbhuta","secondary_rasa":"shanta","emotional_journey":"Wonder at the sheer variety and abundance of ritual/household vessels, settling into a composed sense of ordered provision."}

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

It highlights the dharmic ideal of abundant, orderly preparation for sacred acts—keeping appropriate vessels for water, ghee, milk, and drinks reflects purity, hospitality, and readiness for worship and dana within a tirtha setting.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

Bhakti is expressed through careful service (seva) and offering—arranging pure substances like water, ghee, and milk in proper containers supports puja, havana, and honoring guests/devotees, making devotion tangible through disciplined ritual care.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

It points to ritual practicality aligned with Kalpa (Vedanga): correct handling and segregation of offerings (water, ghee, milk, drinks) in suitable pātras to maintain śauca (purity) and proper performance of rites.