Shloka 95
Annadāna and the Obstruction of Viṣṇu-Darśana; Vāmadeva’s Teaching and the Vāsudeva Stotra Prelude
यदा त्वं श्रोष्यसे पुण्यं तदा मोक्षं प्रयास्यसि । एतत्ते सर्वमाख्यातं गच्छ राजन्प्रभुंक्ष्वहि
yadā tvaṃ śroṣyase puṇyaṃ tadā mokṣaṃ prayāsyasi | etatte sarvamākhyātaṃ gaccha rājanprabhuṃkṣvahi
നീ ഈ പുണ്യോപദേശം ശ്രവിക്കുമ്പോൾ, അപ്പോൾ മോക്ഷം പ്രാപിക്കും. ഇതെല്ലാം നിന്നോട് പറഞ്ഞു; ഇനി പോകുക ഹേ രാജൻ, ഇവിടെ രാജസൗഖ്യം ഭുജിക്കു.
Unspecified (a narrator/teacher addressing a king within the Adhyaya’s dialogue context)
Concept: Śravaṇa of puṇya-upadeśa leads to moksha; after receiving instruction, one may return to worldly duty without losing the higher aim.
Application: Listen daily to a short portion of sacred teaching (stotra, purāṇa-kathā), then perform one’s responsibilities with steadiness—spiritual hearing anchors ethical action.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A teacher concludes his instruction, palm raised in a gentle gesture of dismissal and blessing. The king bows with folded hands, then turns toward the palace gates where sunlight falls—suggesting return to governance, now illumined by the promise of moksha through sacred hearing.","primary_figures":["teacher/narrator figure","king (rājā)","attendants (minimal)"],"setting":"threshold between hermitage-like teaching space and the outer court—symbolic passage from instruction to action","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["warm gold","cream white","teal green","soft brown","vermillion"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: concluding benediction scene—teacher with gold leaf halo, king in añjali mudrā; ornate archway and lotus borders; gold embossing on garments and throne elements; rich vermillion and emerald accents.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a quiet farewell in a courtyard; delicate faces, restrained gestures; pale dawn sky, flowering vines on walls; the king stepping away with contemplative posture, cool-teal shadows and soft creams.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: teacher and king in frontal, iconic composition; bold outlines, warm pigments; a symbolic doorway painted with lotus and conch motifs; serene eyes conveying śānta rasa.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a narrative panel framed by floral borders; central blessing gesture, with stylized rays of light and small lotus medallions containing ‘śravaṇa’ symbolism (ear motif rendered as ornamental paisley); deep blue background with gold highlights."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["silence","single bell chime","soft tanpura","distant conch"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: etatte = etat + te; sarvamākhyātam = sarvam + ākhyātam; rājanprabhuṃkṣvahi = rājan + prabhuṃkṣva + iha (external sandhi).
FAQs
It emphasizes śravaṇa (hearing) of sacred, merit-producing teaching as a direct cause leading toward mokṣa (liberation).
It presents a dharmic balance: one may fulfill worldly duties and rightful rule (iha) while being oriented toward liberation through sacred listening and understanding.
A king should govern and enjoy legitimate authority without losing sight of higher spiritual aims—listening to dharmic teachings that purify and lead to liberation.