Shloka 10
The Glory of Prayāga
Mahātmyā of the Confluence
प्रतिग्रहादुपावृत्तः सन्तुष्टो नियतः शुचिः
pratigrahādupāvṛttaḥ santuṣṭo niyataḥ śuciḥ
प्रतिग्रह (भेटवस्तू स्वीकारणे) यापासून परावृत्त, संतुष्ट, संयमी आणि शुद्ध—असा असावा।
Unspecified (contextual narration within Svarga-khaṇḍa discourse)
Concept: Refusing improper gifts, cultivating contentment, restraint, and purity are prerequisites for true spiritual fruit.
Application: Practice aparigraha: avoid unethical gain, simplify possessions, accept only what supports dharma; keep daily cleanliness and self-restraint to stabilize devotion.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A calm ascetic stands at a riverside ghat, gently refusing a wealthy patron’s offered pouch, his face serene with contentment. Nearby, he performs simple ablutions and sits in quiet restraint, suggesting that inner purity—not accumulation—opens the path to higher worlds.","primary_figures":["ascetic/sādhu","wealthy patron (householder)"],"setting":"riverbank near a tīrtha ghat with minimal belongings, water pot, and clean cloth","lighting_mood":"soft morning clarity","color_palette":["linen white","river blue-gray","earth brown","pale gold","sage green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: ascetic in white cloth refusing a gift with a gentle mudrā; gold leaf halo of virtue, ornate yet restrained composition; riverbank steps and small shrine in background; rich border work, warm reds and greens used sparingly to emphasize renunciation.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate moral vignette—patron extends a pouch, ascetic declines; delicate expressions, soft landscape, cool palette, fine brushwork on simple garments and water ripples; understated elegance conveying contentment.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic two-figure tableau with bold outlines; ascetic’s refusal gesture emphasized; stylized river waves and ghat geometry; natural pigments with dominant warm tones balanced by cool river blues.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central ascetic figure framed by floral borders; small narrative medallions around showing śauca (ablution), niyama (meditation), and santoṣa (simple meal); deep blue background with gold linework and lotus motifs."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["gentle water lapping","soft wind","occasional bell","silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: प्रतिग्रहात् + उपावृत्तः → प्रतिग्रहादुपावृत्तः (द् + उ → दु)
FAQs
It presents renunciation of gift-taking as a safeguard for integrity—reducing dependence, obligation, and moral compromise—supporting a disciplined and pure life.
It links inner progress with practical virtues: contentment (santuṣṭa), self-restraint (niyata), and purity (śuci), which steady the mind for dharmic and spiritual living.
Ethical excellence is framed as self-governance: avoid compromising gains, remain content with little, maintain discipline, and preserve purity in conduct.