Shloka 27
Śrāddha Vidhi: Kāla (Timing), Pātra (Recipient), and Karma (Procedure) for Pitṛ-tarpaṇa and Piṇḍa
श्रद्धा च नो मा व्यगमद्वहु देयं च नो ऽस्त्विति / इत्युत्क्रोत्क्रा प्रिया वाचः प्रणिपत्य विसर्जयेत्
śraddhā ca no mā vyagamadvahu deyaṃ ca no 'stviti / ityutkrotkrā priyā vācaḥ praṇipatya visarjayet
“Semoga śraddhā (iman suci) kami tidak merosot, dan semoga ada banyak untuk kami dermakan.” Dengan mengulang kata-kata penuh kasih itu, hendaklah seseorang bersujud hormat lalu berundur dengan sopan.
Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda/Vinata-putra, within dharma/ritual guidance context)
Beneficiary: Pitr
Timing: conclusion of śrāddha/visarjana moment
Concept: Śraddhā and dāna as sustaining virtues; respectful speech and proper leave-taking complete a rite.
Vedantic Theme: Antaḥkaraṇa-śuddhi through sattvic conduct; karma performed with śraddhā becomes purifying.
Application: End rituals and important meetings with gratitude, blessings, and respectful closure; cultivate steady faith and habitual giving.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Type: ritual space (gṛha/śrāddha-maṇḍapa)
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.99 (śrāddha-vidhi context: dismissal/visarjana and concluding acts)
FAQs
This verse pairs unwavering śraddhā (reverent faith) with abundant dāna (giving), presenting them as core supports of dharmic practice—especially in rites connected with honoring and benefiting the departed.
It emphasizes concluding with auspicious intent—affirming faith and generosity—speaking kindly, offering respectful prostration, and then formally taking leave, reflecting ritual completeness and humility.
End religious or family rites with gratitude and goodwill: reaffirm your commitment to faith and charitable giving, speak gently, show respect to elders/priests/participants, and depart without harshness or haste.