Shloka 43
The Greatness of Offering Piṇḍas at Viṣṇvādipada (Viṣṇupada) — Gayā Śrāddha Procedure and Fruits
तारितोऽहं त्वया पुत्र रुद्रलोको ह्यभून्मम । पदे पिंडप्रदानेन हस्ते तु स्वर्गतिर्नहि ॥ ४३ ॥
tārito'haṃ tvayā putra rudraloko hyabhūnmama | pade piṃḍapradānena haste tu svargatirnahi || 43 ||
पुत्रा, तुझ्यामुळे मी तारला गेलो; खरोखर रुद्रलोक माझे धाम झाले. पवित्र स्थानी पादाशी पिंडदान केल्याने हे फळ मिळते; पण हातात देऊन स्वर्गगती होत नाही.
An ancestor (pitṛ) speaking to his son (the performer of śrāddha/piṇḍa-dāna)
Vrata: none
Rasa: {"primary_rasa":"karuna","secondary_rasa":"shanta","emotional_journey":"An ancestor speaks with relief and gratitude at being rescued, then adds a sober warning about incorrect piṇḍa-offering leading to no heavenly result."}
FAQs
It teaches that properly performed piṇḍa-dāna at a sanctified locus (pada) can liberate an ancestor and elevate him to a higher realm (here, Rudraloka), emphasizing precision in śrāddha rites.
While centered on ritual dharma, it reflects bhakti through reverent, rule-aligned service at a holy place—devotion expressed as careful offering that benefits one’s lineage and honors the divine order governing karmic results.
Kalpa (ritual procedure) is highlighted: the verse distinguishes the correct placement/mode of offering (at the sacred foot) from an improper one (into the hand), showing that ritual details determine the fruit.