Shloka 52
Diti’s Puṁsavana Vow, Indra’s Intervention, and the Birth of the Maruts
धौतवासा शुचिर्नित्यं सर्वमङ्गलसंयुता । पूजयेत्प्रातराशात्प्राग्गोविप्राञ् श्रियमच्युतम् ॥ ५२ ॥
dhauta-vāsā śucir nityaṁ sarva-maṅgala-saṁyutā pūjayet prātarāśāt prāg go-viprāñ śriyam acyutam
Dengan memakai pakaian yang telah dibasuh, sentiasa suci, serta dihiasi dengan kunyit, pes cendana dan sarana bertuah yang lain, sebelum sarapan hendaklah memuja lembu, para brāhmaṇa, Dewi Śrī (Lakṣmī) dan Tuhan Tertinggi, Acyuta.
If one is trained to honor and worship the cows and brāhmaṇas, he is actually civilized. The worship of the Supreme Lord is recommended, and the Lord is very fond of the cows and brāhmaṇas ( namo brahmaṇya-devāya go-brāhmaṇa-hitāya ca ). In other words, a civilization in which there is no respect for the cows and brāhmaṇas is condemned. One cannot become spiritually advanced without acquiring the brahminical qualifications and giving protection to cows. Cow protection insures sufficient food prepared with milk, which is needed for an advanced civilization. One should not pollute civilization by eating the flesh of cows. A civilization must do something progressive, and then it is an Āryan civilization. Instead of killing the cow to eat flesh, civilized men must prepare various milk products that will enhance the condition of society. If one follows the brahminical culture, he will become competent in Kṛṣṇa consciousness.
FAQs
This verse instructs that before eating in the morning one should honor and worship cows and brāhmaṇas, recognizing them as bearers of dharma and auspiciousness.
In the context of prescribing proper vows and devotional conduct, he highlights purity, auspicious habits, and worship of Śrī-Acyuta as essential supports for spiritual success.
Begin the day with cleanliness and a brief act of devotion—offer prayers to Viṣṇu, cultivate respect for saintly persons, and practice gratitude and restraint before meals.