Shloka 47
The Meeting with Puṣkala’s Wife
इत्थं प्रावर्तत मखो रघुनाथस्य धीमतः । सदक्षिणो द्विजवरैः पूर्णः सर्वशुभक्रियः
itthaṃ prāvartata makho raghunāthasya dhīmataḥ | sadakṣiṇo dvijavaraiḥ pūrṇaḥ sarvaśubhakriyaḥ
ಈ ರೀತಿ ಧೀಮಂತ ರಘುನಾಥನ ಯಜ್ಞವು ಪ್ರಾರಂಭವಾಯಿತು—ಯಥೋಚಿತ ದಕ್ಷಿಣೆಯೊಡನೆ, ಶ್ರೇಷ್ಠ ದ್ವಿಜರಿಂದ ಪರಿಪೂರ್ಣವಾಗಿ, ಸರ್ವ ಶುಭಕ್ರಿಯೆಗಳೊಂದಿಗೆ.
Narrator (context not specified in the provided excerpt)
Concept: Auspicious rites become complete when performed with right intention, proper officiants, and due honoring (dakṣiṇā) of the learned—dharma is both inner and procedural.
Application: When undertaking any sacred or ethical project, ensure integrity: compensate helpers fairly, seek qualified guidance, and include auspicious disciplines (cleanliness, truthfulness, restraint).
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
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Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["Vedic chanting","crackling fire","temple bells","conch shell","soft murmur of assembly"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सर्वशुभक्रियः समासरूपम् (बहुव्रीहि); द्विजवरैः = द्विजवर + भिः (विसर्ग/रूप-परिवर्तन).
FAQs
It highlights that the sacrifice was performed with proper dakṣiṇā—honoraria/gifts given to officiating priests—signifying dharmic completeness of the ritual.
Raghunātha literally means “Lord of the Raghu dynasty” and commonly refers to Rāma, presented here as a wise ruler conducting a fully proper yajña.
It presents the ideal of conducting sacred duties with integrity: correct procedure, qualified participants (dvijavarāḥ), and auspicious disciplines—suggesting that righteousness includes both intention and proper observance.