Shloka 24
The Greatness of the Jayantī Vow
Fast, Vigil, and Worship of Hari/Kṛṣṇa
गंधपुष्पादिनैवेद्यैः पूजनीयः पृथक्पृथक् । एवं यः कुरुते विप्र जयंतीसमुपोषणम्
gaṃdhapuṣpādinaivedyaiḥ pūjanīyaḥ pṛthakpṛthak | evaṃ yaḥ kurute vipra jayaṃtīsamupoṣaṇam
Dengan harum-haruman, bunga, dan naivedya berupa persembahan makanan, hendaklah pemujaan dilakukan—setiap satu dipersembahkan berasingan. Wahai vipra, sesiapa yang berpuasa Jayantī demikian…
Unspecified (context-dependent narrator addressing a brāhmaṇa as 'vipra')
Concept: Bhakti becomes complete when inner fasting (upavāsa) is paired with outer worship (arcana) performed attentively and in proper order.
Application: When you worship—at home or temple—slow down: offer one item at a time with a clear intention; pair any austerity (fasting) with kindness, cleanliness, and gratitude.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: temple
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A brāhmaṇa-led Jayantī fast worship: the altar is arranged with separate trays—fragrant sandal paste, fresh blossoms, and a covered naivedya dish—each offered in sequence. The deity’s presence is suggested by a serene Viṣṇu murti with a soft lotus halo, while devotees maintain a restrained, fasting composure, hands folded between offerings.","primary_figures":["Brāhmaṇa officiant (vipra)","Vrata-observing devotee(s)","Viṣṇu (Cakrapāṇi) murti or icon"],"setting":"Home shrine or small temple sanctum; neatly arranged upacāra plates; lamps, bell, conch, water pot; clean floor with rangoli/mandala.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["lotus pink","sandalwood tan","bright marigold","polished brass gold","peacock blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viṣṇu murti with large gold-leaf halo and cakra, seated in a sanctum; foreground shows a vipra offering sandal paste, then flowers, then naivedya on separate ornate plates; heavy gold leaf on jewelry, lamps, and altar arch; rich reds/greens, gem-studded ornaments, symmetrical temple framing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate domestic pūjā scene with delicate brushwork; separate offering plates carefully painted; soft morning light entering from a courtyard; refined faces and gentle gestures; pastel florals and cool architectural lines, lyrical naturalism.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: frontal Viṣṇu icon with bold outlines; devotees offering gandha, puṣpa, and naivedya in distinct steps; strong yellow-red-green palette, stylized ornaments, temple-wall aesthetic with lotus borders and rhythmic composition.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: altar framed by intricate floral borders and lotus motifs; rows of diyas and garlands; central Viṣṇu presence with cakra-lotus medallion; offering plates depicted as decorative patterns; deep blue background with gold and pink highlights, textile richness and symmetry."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["temple bells","conch shell","soft clapping (bhajan)","incense crackle","murmured stotra"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: गंधपुष्पादिनैवेद्यैः = गन्ध + पुष्प + आदि + नैवेद्यैः (समास-संयोग; ‘आदि’ as etc.). पृथक्पृथक् = पृथक् + पृथक् (पुनरुक्ति). जयंतीसमुपोषणम् = जयन्ती + समुपोषणम् (ई + स → ईस; written as ‘-तीस-’).
FAQs
It instructs worship using fragrances, flowers, and food-offerings, presented and offered distinctly—item by item—rather than as an undifferentiated set.
The emphasis is on correct observance (vidhi) of a vow/fast (vrata), combining upavāsa (fasting) with orderly pūjā through specific offerings.
Careful, attentive worship—performed with method and sincerity—supports the integrity of a vow, showing disciplined devotion rather than casual ritualism.