Varaha Purana 180.44: Adhyaya 180, Shloka 44
The Glory of Dhruva-Tīrtha: Rules of Ancestor Libations and Śrāddha, and the Consequences of Lineage-Continuity
अदावेका॒ञ्जलिर्द्वे तु तिस्रो वै तर्पणे स्मृताः ॥ देवर्षिपितृसङ्घानां क्रमाज्ज्ञेयं विचक्षणैः
adāvekāñjalirdve tu tisro vai tarpaṇe smṛtāḥ || devarṣipitṛsaṅghānāṁ kramājjñeyaṁ vicakṣaṇaiḥ
അദാവ (ആഹ്വാന/അർപ്പണം)യിൽ രണ്ട് അഞ്ജലികൾ (കൈകൾ ചേർത്ത്) സ്മൃതമാണ്; തർപ്പണത്തിൽ മൂന്ന്. ദേവ, ഋഷി, പിതൃസംഘങ്ങളുടെ ക്രമം വിവേകികൾ ക്രമമായി അറിയണം.
Varāha (default speaker framework)
Varaha Avatara Context: {"is_varaha_focus":false}
Bhu Devi Dialogue: {"is_dialogue":false,"speaker_role":"instructor"}
Mathura Mandala: {"is_mathura_related":false}
Dharma Shastra: {"has_dharma_rule":true,"topic":"shraddha","instruction_summary":"Know the correct count and order of libations: joined-palm offerings and the threefold tarpaṇa sequence for devas, ṛṣis, and pitṛs.","karmic_consequence":"Following the prescribed sequence preserves ritual correctness and yields full merit; disorder/confusion causes doṣa and diminished fruit."}
Vrata Mahatmya: {"has_vrata":false}
Cosmic Boar Symbolism: {"has_symbolism":false}
Philosophical Teaching: {"has_teaching":true,"teaching_type":"cosmic reciprocity (yajña as social-cosmic order)","core_concept":"Dharma is alignment with ṛta-like order—honoring devas, ṛṣis, and pitṛs in proper sequence sustains harmony.","practical_application":"Before rites, learn the sequence and counts; perform with ‘viveka’ (discernment) rather than mechanical habit."}
Subject Matter: ["Ritual Practice","Ethics","Cultural Heritage"]
Primary Rasa: śānta
Type: ritual-space
Related Themes: Varāha Purāṇa 180.44-47 (śrāddha necessity; jalāñjali specifics; mantra procedure)
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A schematic yet devotional depiction of three recipient tiers—devas, ṛṣis, pitṛs—receiving libations in ordered sequence, with the performer offering in measured counts.","item_prompts":["three labeled tiers or three groups in the sky","performer offering water in sequence","count markers (2 and 3) subtly indicated","joined palms gesture","simple ritual vessels"],"kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: three horizontal registers for devas/ṛṣis/pitṛs; strong outlines; rhythmic repetition of offering gesture.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style: tripartite composition with gold halos for devas and ṛṣis; pitṛs in softer gold; ornate vessels; clear hierarchical layout.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style: balanced classical composition; refined faces for devas/ṛṣis; subdued pitṛ forms; emphasis on orderly movement of hands.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari style: three cloud-bands with distinct groups; small human figure at riverbank; elegant minimalism and narrative clarity."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional, composed","suggested_raga":"Kalyan","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"even, teacherly, with crisp counting cadence"}
FAQs
It reflects the Purāṇic preservation of ritual procedure (tarpaṇa) in a form closely aligned with Dharma-śāstra style enumerations and ordered sequences.
No specific geographic site is named in this verse; it is a procedural instruction applicable across domestic and pilgrimage contexts.
Ritual actions should be performed with discernment and correct sequencing, emphasizing careful transmission of cultural-ritual knowledge.
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