Shloka 29

Pātivratya-kathana

The Narrative of the Pativrata

Devanagari script

रत्नदीपैश्च बहुशः खचिते सूर्यसप्रभे । ततः पादोदकं चक्रे मोहिन्या धर्मभूषणः ॥ २९ ॥

Transliteration

ratnadīpaiśca bahuśaḥ khacite sūryasaprabhe | tataḥ pādodakaṃ cakre mohinyā dharmabhūṣaṇaḥ || 29 ||

Translation

ರತ್ನದೀಪಗಳಿಂದ ಅನೇಕವಾಗಿ ಖಚಿತವಾದ, ಸೂರ್ಯಸಮಾನ ಪ್ರಕಾಶವುಳ್ಳ ಆ ಸ್ಥಳದಲ್ಲಿ; ನಂತರ ಮೋಹಿನಿಯ ಪ್ರೇರಣೆಯಿಂದ ಧರ್ಮಭೂಷಣನು ಪಾದಪ್ರಕ್ಷಾಳನೆಗೆ ನೀರನ್ನು ಸಿದ್ಧಪಡಿಸಿದನು.

Word by Word

• रत्नदीपैः: with jewel-lamps
• रत्नदीपैः: Karaṇa (करण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: रत्न + दीप (प्रातिपदिक; components)
• Form: तत्पुरुष-समास, पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), तृतीया विभक्ति (Instrumental/3rd), बहुवचन (Plural)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चयबोधक अव्यय (conjunction)

• बहुशः: many times / abundantly
• बहुशः: Kriyāviśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: बहुशः (अव्यय)
• Form: क्रियाविशेषण (adverb), पुनःपुनः/अनेकधा (many times/in many ways)

• खचिते: inlaid/set (with)
• खचिते: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: खच् (धातु)
• Form: क्त-प्रत्ययान्त कृदन्त (PPP), नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), सप्तमी विभक्ति (Locative/7th), एकवचन (Singular); 'पर्यङ्के' इत्यस्य विशेषणम् (continued description)

• सूर्यसप्रभे: having sun-like radiance
• सूर्यसप्रभे: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: सूर्य + सप्रभ (प्रातिपदिक; components)
• Form: तत्पुरुष-समास (सूर्यस्य इव प्रभा यस्य), नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), सप्तमी विभक्ति (Locative/7th), एकवचन (Singular)

• ततः: then
• ततः: Kriyāviśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ततः (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय (adverb), अनन्तर (thereupon/then)

• पादोदकम्: water for the feet (foot-washing water)
• पादोदकम्: Karma (कर्म)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पाद + उदक (प्रातिपदिक; components)
• Form: तत्पुरुष-समास, नपुंसकलिङ्ग (Neuter), द्वितीया विभक्ति (Accusative/2nd), एकवचन (Singular)

• चक्रे: he did / he performed
• चक्रे: Kriyā (क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: कृ (धातु)
• Form: लिट् (Perfect/परोक्षभूत), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd person), एकवचन (Singular), आत्मनेपद

• मोहिन्याः: for Mohinī / of Mohinī
• मोहिन्याः: Sampradāna (सम्प्रदान)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मोहिनी (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग (Feminine), षष्ठी विभक्ति (Genitive/6th), एकवचन (Singular)

• धर्मभूषणः: Dharmabhūṣaṇa (one whose ornament is righteousness)
• धर्मभूषणः: Karta (कर्ता)
• Type: Noun
• Root: धर्म + भूषण (प्रातिपदिक; components)
• Form: कर्मधारय-समास (धर्मः एव भूषणम् यस्य), पुंलिङ्ग (Masculine), प्रथमा विभक्ति (Nominative/1st), एकवचन (Singular)

Speaker

Narada (narrative voice within Uttara-Bhaga Tirtha-Mahatmya section)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Rasa: {"primary_rasa":"adbhuta","secondary_rasa":"shanta","emotional_journey":"A dazzling, sun-bright jeweled ambience transitions into orderly ritual action—preparing pādodaka—under the influence of Mohinī."}

Characters & Entities

• Mohinī
• Dharma-bhūṣaṇa

FAQs

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

It highlights dharmic conduct expressed through reverent hospitality—preparing pādodaka (pādya) as an act of honor—set within a sanctified, radiant ritual environment.

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

While not explicitly naming bhakti, it models devotional attitude through service (sevā): honoring an exalted presence with proper offerings, which is a practical expression of devotion in Purāṇic practice.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

It reflects kalpa/ritual procedure: the customary preparation of pādya (foot-washing water) as part of formal reception and worship protocols.