Shloka 61
The Bhīma-Dvādaśī
Kalyāṇinī) Vow and the Anangadāna-Vrata (with a Courtesan-Conduct Discourse
शय्यां दद्याद्गृही भीम सर्वोपस्करसंयुताम् । इतिहासपुराणानि वाचयित्वा तु वाहयेत्
śayyāṃ dadyādgṛhī bhīma sarvopaskarasaṃyutām | itihāsapurāṇāni vācayitvā tu vāhayet
ഹേ ഭീമാ! ഗൃഹസ്ഥൻ എല്ലാ ഉപകരണങ്ങളോടും കൂടിയ ശയനം ദാനം ചെയ്യണം; കൂടാതെ ഇതിഹാസ‑പുരാണങ്ങൾ പാരായണം ചെയ്ത് അവയെ ആദരത്തോടെ വഹിപ്പിക്കണം/പ്രചരിപ്പിക്കണം।
Uncertain from the single-verse excerpt (likely a narrator/instructor addressing Bhīma within a dialogue frame).
Concept: For a gṛhastha, dāna should be complete (a fully furnished bed) and accompanied by śāstra-vācana—charity and sacred narration together sustain society and spiritual memory.
Application: Pair material giving with spiritual nourishment: sponsor recitations, study circles, and distribution of sacred literature; ensure gifts are usable and respectful, not tokenistic.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Inside a dignified household hall, Bhīma is addressed as the donor prepares a richly furnished bed—wooden frame, clean sheets, bolster, and canopy—surrounded by neatly arranged accessories. Nearby, a learned reciter chants Itihāsa and Purāṇa to an attentive gathering, while attendants respectfully lift and carry the donated bed as if it were a sacred offering.","primary_figures":["Bhīma","householder donor (gṛhī)","Purāṇa-reciter (paurāṇika)","brāhmaṇas","attendants"],"setting":"royal-domestic hall with pillars, manuscript stand, lamp stands, and a prepared śayyā ready for donation","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["royal blue","crimson","antique gold","pearl white","dark teak brown"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Bhīma seated as a noble listener; the donor presenting a fully furnished bed with ornate canopy; a paurāṇika reciting from palm-leaf manuscripts; lavish gold leaf on borders, jewelry, and bed ornaments; rich reds/greens, gem-studded detailing, temple-like symmetry.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined interior with delicate textiles and manuscript stand; Bhīma listening with composed strength; the bed donation depicted with fine patterning on linens; soft architectural perspective, cool highlights, lyrical narrative clarity.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines and stylized eyes; Bhīma and donor in profile; reciter with manuscript; bed with accessories emphasized; strong red/yellow/green palette, mural-like framing bands and lotus borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional narrative framed by intricate floral borders; the bed and accessories stylized into auspicious motifs; deep blue background with gold highlights; peacocks and lotuses around the recitation scene, suggesting kathā as an offering to Hari."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["Vedic-style chanting cadence","temple bells","page/palm-leaf rustle","soft drum (mridang)","conch shell at conclusion"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: dadyāt gṛhī → dadyādgṛhī (t + g → dg).
FAQs
The verse advises a gṛhastha (householder) to perform charity by donating a fully furnished bed and to promote/arrange the recitation and respectful conveyance of Itihāsa and Purāṇa literature.
They represent dharma-teaching narratives; pairing material charity with scriptural recitation emphasizes both physical welfare (comfort/support) and spiritual instruction (transmission of dharma).
A balanced life of dharma is highlighted: generosity toward others and active support for the preservation and dissemination of sacred teachings.