Shloka 91
Annadāna and the Obstruction of Viṣṇu-Darśana; Vāmadeva’s Teaching and the Vāsudeva Stotra Prelude
कर्मणोस्य फलं सर्वं भवान्स्वस्थः प्रभोक्ष्यति । यत्र ते पतितः कायः प्रियायाश्चैव भूपते
karmaṇosya phalaṃ sarvaṃ bhavānsvasthaḥ prabhokṣyati | yatra te patitaḥ kāyaḥ priyāyāścaiva bhūpate
ഹേ ഭൂപതേ, ഈ കര്മ്മത്തിന്റെ മുഴുവന് ഫലവും നിങ്ങള് ക്ഷേമത്തോടെ അനുഭവിക്കും—നിങ്ങളുടെ ദേഹവും പ്രിയയുടെ ദേഹവും വീണ അതേ സ്ഥലത്ത്.
Unspecified (context-dependent narrator/sage addressing a king)
Concept: Karmic fruition is complete and inescapable, unfolding at the destined locus tied to one’s embodied end; ‘safety’ suggests divine governance even in consequence.
Application: Recognize that outcomes ripen in specific contexts; cultivate preparedness (ethical living, remembrance of God) so that even critical moments are met with steadiness.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: tirtha
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A solemn landscape marks the destined spot: a quiet clearing where two bodies have fallen, yet the air shimmers with unseen order—subtle celestial scribes and a protective aura indicating ‘svasti’ even in fate. The king, alive in the foreground, listens as a sage points toward the place, turning tragedy into a mapped destiny.","primary_figures":["a sage/narrator figure (unspecified)","bhūpati (king)","shadowy celestial record-keepers (Chitragupta-like, symbolic)"],"setting":"A forest clearing with a stone marker, scattered flowers, and a distant riverless horizon; the ‘place’ is emphasized as spiritually charged ground.","lighting_mood":"moonlit","color_palette":["midnight blue","silver gray","pale jasmine","burnt sienna","aura gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: the king and sage in the foreground, gold-leaf aura highlighting the marked ground where the bodies lie, ornate celestial motifs above (scrolls, lotuses), rich indigo background, gold accents conveying ‘svasti’ protection amid solemnity.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: moonlit clearing with delicate silver washes, the sage gesturing to the fated spot, the king attentive; refined, restrained emotion, soft floral details near the fallen place, distant hills in cool tones.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized clearing with bold outlines, the ‘spot’ encircled by a mandala-like ring, sage and king in profile, warm pigments contrasted with deep blue night, symbolic celestial scribes in the upper register.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central sacred-spot motif framed by lotus borders; the king and sage at one side, the marked ground at center with floral offerings, deep blue cloth with gold and white detailing, peacocks subdued to maintain solemn tone."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["night insects","soft wind","single bell strike","tanpura drone"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: karmaṇosya = karmaṇaḥ + asya; bhavānsvasthaḥ = bhavān + svasthaḥ; priyāyāścaiva = priyāyāḥ + ca + eva.
FAQs
It teaches karma-phala: the results of an action will be experienced fully, and the verse links that fruition to the specific place of death (for the king and his beloved).
Yes. By stating that the fruit will be enjoyed “where your body has fallen,” it suggests that the location of death (often a tīrtha or significant site in Purāṇic narratives) is spiritually consequential.
A ruler should act with dharma and foresight, because deeds yield definite results; the verse underscores accountability and the enduring consequence of one’s actions.