Shloka 27
Somārcana — Worship and Pacification of Soma (Moon) within Graha-Rites
द्विजाय वाक्यपूर्वेण दद्याद्विमत्सरो नरः । शक्तितो दक्षिणा देया तथा वस्त्रादिकं नवम्
dvijāya vākyapūrveṇa dadyādvimatsaro naraḥ | śaktito dakṣiṇā deyā tathā vastrādikaṃ navam
അസൂയരഹിതനായ മനുഷ്യൻ ആദ്യം ആദരപൂർവ്വം വാക്കുകൾ പറഞ്ഞു ദ്വിജനു (ബ്രാഹ്മണനു) ദാനം നൽകണം; ശേഷിയനുസരിച്ച് ദക്ഷിണയും, പുതുവസ്ത്രാദികളും സമർപ്പിക്കണം।
Unspecified (narrative instruction within Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa; exact dialogue speaker not provided in the input)
Concept: Charity must be respectful, envy-free, and proportionate to capacity; dakṣiṇā and new clothing support the ritual economy and uphold social dharma.
Application: Give thoughtfully: speak kindly, avoid performative comparison, and offer practical support (fees, essentials) within your budget.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"After the rite, the donor approaches a brāhmaṇa with folded hands, speaking respectfully before placing dakṣiṇā and neatly folded new garments on a clean cloth. The brāhmaṇa’s calm acceptance and blessing gesture convey that generosity is complete only when free of envy and wrapped in courtesy.","primary_figures":["donor (householder)","brāhmaṇa recipient"],"setting":"temple courtyard or home ritual space with donation cloth, flowers, and a small lamp","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["saffron","cotton white","gold","earth brown","leaf green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: donor offering dakṣiṇā and new garments to a seated brāhmaṇa; gold leaf accents on coins and borders, rich red and green textiles, ornate arch framing, detailed jewelry and ritual items, blessing hand gesture emphasized with radiant halo-like motif.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: quiet courtyard exchange; donor in humility, brāhmaṇa receiving with gentle blessing; delicate linework, soft natural colors, refined faces, minimal architecture and a small lamp, emphasizing ethical grace.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized figures; donor presenting folded cloth and dakṣiṇā on a clean mat; warm yellow-red background, green accents, temple-wall symmetry, expressive eyes conveying respect and non-envy.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: symmetrical donation scene framed by floral borders and hanging lamps; donor and brāhmaṇa centered, garments and coins rendered with intricate patterning; deep blue ground with gold highlights, lotus motifs signifying purity of giving."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft bell","footsteps on stone","cloth rustle","brief silence after blessing"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: दद्याद्विमत्सरो = दद्यात् विमत्सरः (त् + व् → द्व्)
FAQs
It emphasizes giving without envy (vimatsara) and offering respectfully—beginning with courteous words—so the act is grounded in humility and goodwill.
The verse recommends dakṣiṇā (a suitable monetary or priestly gift) and also new clothing and similar useful items, offered according to one’s capacity.
It presents a practical dharma guideline: charity should be respectful, free from jealousy, and proportionate to one’s means—linking inner attitude with outward religious conduct.