Shloka 9
The Glory of Lamp-Donation
in Kārttika
सुरसं सर्पिषायुक्तं दद्याद्यो हरयेपि च । सर्वपापैर्विनिर्मुक्तः स गच्छेद्धरिमंदिरम्
surasaṃ sarpiṣāyuktaṃ dadyādyo harayepi ca | sarvapāpairvinirmuktaḥ sa gaccheddharimaṃdiram
Sesiapa mempersembahkan kepada Hari makanan yang lazat bercampur ghee, dia terbebas daripada segala dosa lalu menuju ke mandir, yakni kediaman suci Hari.
Unspecified (narrative instruction within Brahma-khaṇḍa context)
Concept: Offering rich food with ghee to Hari purifies all sins and leads to Hari’s abode—ritual generosity becomes a bridge from karma to mokṣa when dedicated to Viṣṇu.
Application: Cook with care, offer the best portion to the Lord (or to Vaiṣṇavas/temple as His representatives), and cultivate a habit of feeding others as devotional service.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: temple
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A temple kitchen scene flows into the sanctum: fragrant, ghee-rich food is carried in a brass vessel toward Hari’s altar, steam curling like incense. As the offering is placed, the devotee’s silhouette is washed in a cleansing light, hinting at the journey toward Harimandira/Vaikuṇṭha.","primary_figures":["Hari (Viṣṇu)","devotee","temple cook/priest (optional)"],"setting":"Temple naivedya corridor with brass lamps, banana-leaf platters, conch and bell near the sanctum door","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["brass gold","ghee amber","sandalwood beige","deep teal","vermillion"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viṣṇu in sanctum with gold leaf halo, devotee presenting a brass bowl of surasa food mixed with ghee, ornate temple arch with heavy gold embellishment, rich reds/greens, gem-like ornament dots, lamp rows and carved pillars, devotional offering moment frozen in iconic symmetry.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: narrative procession from temple kitchen to sanctum, delicate steam lines, warm lamp glow against cool stone, Viṣṇu icon softly radiant, refined faces and gentle gestures, subtle architectural detail and patterned textiles.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized brass vessels and lamps, Viṣṇu with large eyes, devotee holding ghee-rich offering, strong red/yellow/green palette with teal shadows, mural-like borders of lotus and creepers.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central Hari icon with ornate floral border, repeated brass pot and lamp motifs, devotees offering naivedya in symmetrical rows, deep blue background with gold highlights, intricate patterns suggesting fragrance and abundance."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["temple bells","clinking brass vessels","low conch note","murmured mantras"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: हरयेपि = हरये + अपि; सर्वपापैर्विनिर्मुक्तः = सर्वपापैः + विनिर्मुक्तः; गच्छेद्धरिमंदिरम् = गच्छेत् + हरिमन्दिरम् (त् + ह → द्ध)
FAQs
Offering well-prepared food mixed with ghee to Hari (Viṣṇu) as an act of devotion and sacred giving (dāna/naivedya).
It links a simple, heartfelt offering to Hari with spiritual purification and the attainment of Hari’s abode, highlighting devotion expressed through service and offering.
Generosity and reverent offering—especially when done for the Lord—are portrayed as purifying actions that counteract wrongdoing and cultivate a righteous life.