Shloka 26
Qualities and Faults of Heaven; Karma-Bhumi vs Phala-Bhumi; Turning to Viṣṇu’s Supreme Abode
सुयज्ञैर्वैष्णवं लोकं ते प्रयांति नरोत्तमाः । दानेन तृप्तिमायांति संतुष्टाः संति भूमिपाः
suyajñairvaiṣṇavaṃ lokaṃ te prayāṃti narottamāḥ | dānena tṛptimāyāṃti saṃtuṣṭāḥ saṃti bhūmipāḥ
सुयज्ञांद्वारे ते श्रेष्ठ पुरुष वैष्णव लोकास जातात; आणि दानामुळे राजे तृप्त होऊन सदैव संतुष्ट राहतात।
Unspecified (narratorial/teaching voice within Bhūmi-khaṇḍa context)
Concept: Well-executed yajña leads to Viṣṇu’s realm; dāna yields inner satisfaction and stable contentment—spiritual and psychological fruits together.
Application: Measure success by ‘tṛpti’ (contentment) rather than accumulation; integrate giving into religious practice so that devotion becomes socially nourishing.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A luminous pathway of sacrificial smoke transforms into a celestial corridor leading upward to Viṣṇuloka, where Viṣṇu’s radiant presence is felt beyond jeweled gates. Below, a king completes dāna with serene satisfaction, his face reflecting the quiet joy of giving.","primary_figures":["Viṣṇu (as Vaikuṇṭha-nātha)","garuḍa emblematic presence","king/yajamāna","brāhmaṇa recipients","celestial attendants (dūtas)"],"setting":"Split-scene: earthly yajña pavilion below; above, Vaikuṇṭha-like celestial realm with lotus architecture and jeweled thresholds.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","lotus pink","radiant gold","pearl white","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: dual-register composition—lower register shows yajña and dāna; upper register shows Viṣṇu enthroned with Śrī, Vaikuṇṭha gates, and garuḍa insignia; heavy gold leaf for halos, ornaments, and celestial arches; rich reds/greens with jewel-like detailing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: ethereal ascent of smoke into a soft, star-washed sky opening into a lotus-palace; delicate gradients, refined figures, cool blues and pinks, lyrical clouds and floral motifs; the king’s calm contentment emphasized through subtle expression.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic Viṣṇu with bold outlines and large eyes in the upper panel, yajña scene below; natural pigments, rhythmic ornamentation, strong reds/yellows/greens, stylized flames turning into a divine aura path.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Vaikuṇṭha as a central lotus mandala with Viṣṇu, surrounded by ornate floral borders; below, dāna procession; deep indigo background with gold highlights, peacocks and lotuses framing the ascent motif."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["conch shell","sustained tanpura drone","soft bells","gentle wind","distant celestial chimes"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: suyajñaiḥ+vaiṣṇavaṃ → suyajñairvaiṣṇavaṃ; tṛptim+āyānti → tṛptimāyānti; nara+uttamāḥ → narottamāḥ; bhūmi+pāḥ → bhūmipāḥ.
FAQs
It refers to Viṣṇu’s realm—attaining a divine state or world associated with Viṣṇu, presented here as a fruit of properly conducted yajñas (sacrificial rites).
It teaches that rulers (bhūmipāḥ) gain inner fulfillment and sustained contentment through generosity, aligning royal duty with ethical giving.
It pairs ritual excellence (suyajña) with moral excellence (dāna), implying that spiritual attainment and social well-being are supported by disciplined worship and generous conduct.