Shloka 34
The Bhīma-Dvādaśī
Kalyāṇinī) Vow and the Anangadāna-Vrata (with a Courtesan-Conduct Discourse
सर्पिषा विश्वदहनं हुत्वा ब्राह्मणपुंगवैः । सहैव पुंडरीकाक्षं द्वादश्यां क्षीरभोजनम्
sarpiṣā viśvadahanaṃ hutvā brāhmaṇapuṃgavaiḥ | sahaiva puṃḍarīkākṣaṃ dvādaśyāṃ kṣīrabhojanam
ശ്രേഷ്ഠ ബ്രാഹ്മണന്മാർ നെയ്യോടെ സർവ്വദഹന അഗ്നിയിൽ ആഹുതി അർപ്പിച്ച ശേഷം, ദ്വാദശിയിൽ പുണ്ഡരീകാക്ഷനെ ആരാധിച്ച് ക്ഷീരഭോജനം ചെയ്യണം।
Unspecified in the provided excerpt (context needed from surrounding verses of Adhyaya 23).
Concept: Dvādaśī pāraṇa is performed with purity: ghee oblation by qualified brāhmaṇas and a sāttvika milk meal, accompanied by worship of Puṇḍarīkākṣa.
Application: When ending a fast, break it gently and consciously: choose sāttvika food, offer gratitude, and include a small act of giving/respect to learned persons.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In a clean yajña pavilion, eminent brāhmaṇas pour streams of ghee into a bright sacrificial fire, the flames rising like golden lotuses. Nearby, a devotee prepares a simple milk meal for Dvādaśī pāraṇa, while a lotus-eyed Viṣṇu presence is honored with flowers and incense.","primary_figures":["Puṇḍarīkākṣa (Vishnu)","brāhmaṇa officiants","a vrata-observer devotee"],"setting":"yajña-śālā with vedi, ladles, ghee pot, and a small Viṣṇu altar","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit with fire-glow","color_palette":["fire gold","ghee amber","ivory white","leaf green","sandalwood brown"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: blazing homa-kunda with gold-leaf flames; brāhmaṇas in white dhotis offering ājya; to the side, Puṇḍarīkākṣa in regal form with ornate crown, conch and discus, lotus eyes emphasized; rich reds/greens, heavy gold embellishment, carved arch backdrop.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate ritual pavilion with delicate lines; warm firelight reflecting on copper vessels; a serene Viṣṇu icon on a small altar; devotee holding a bowl of milk for Dvādaśī pāraṇa; soft earth tones and refined composition.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: central homa fire with stylized flames; brāhmaṇas in profile with bold outlines; Viṣṇu with large eyes and lotus motifs; flat yet vibrant reds, yellows, greens; temple-wall symmetry.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ritual scene framed by lotus borders; central fire altar rendered with decorative patterns; Viṣṇu icon in a medallion above; attendants with milk vessels and flower offerings; deep blues and gold accents, intricate floral filigree."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["crackle of sacred fire","homa mantras in chorus","clink of ladles on copper","soft bell at offerings","brief conch after completion"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सहैव → सह + एव (अ + ए → ऐ); पुंडरीकाक्षं → पुण्डरीकाक्षम् (अनुस्वार/बिन्दु लेखभेद); अन्यत्र सन्धि विशेषः न।
FAQs
It describes a rite combining a ghee oblation into the sacrificial fire with a Dvādaśī observance, marked by worship of Viṣṇu (Puṇḍarīkākṣa) and a milk-based meal.
By centering the observance on Puṇḍarīkākṣa (Viṣṇu) and pairing ritual action with devotional focus, it frames practice as God-oriented rather than merely ceremonial.
It suggests disciplined, sattvic conduct—regulated worship, purified offerings, and restrained diet—performed with reverence and in the company/agency of the learned (Brahmins).