Shloka 49
The Greatness of the Jayantī Vow
Fast, Vigil, and Worship of Hari/Kṛṣṇa
पुत्रार्थी लभते पुत्रं धनार्थी लभते धनम् । मोक्षार्थी लभते मोक्षं जयंत्यां समुपोषकः
putrārthī labhate putraṃ dhanārthī labhate dhanam | mokṣārthī labhate mokṣaṃ jayaṃtyāṃ samupoṣakaḥ
Orang yang berpuasa menurut tatacara pada Jayantī—yang menginginkan putera memperoleh putera, yang menginginkan harta memperoleh harta, dan yang menginginkan moksha mencapai moksha.
Unspecified (narratorial/teaching voice within Brahma-khaṇḍa context)
Concept: Jayantī-upavāsa grants results according to intention—progeny, wealth, or liberation—showing the vrata as a bridge from kāmya aims to mokṣa.
Application: Approach spiritual practice with honest intention, but regularly ‘upgrade’ the intention—begin with needs, mature into gratitude, service, and liberation-oriented devotion.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Three devotees appear in a triptych-like composition on Jayantī day: one couple praying for a child, one merchant offering lamps seeking prosperity, and one ascetic-like devotee meditating for liberation. Above them, Hari’s compassionate presence radiates equally, with subtle symbols—cradle, overflowing pot, and a rising lotus—signifying the three fruits.","primary_figures":["Viṣṇu/Hari (benevolent, central or above)","devotee couple (putrārthī)","merchant devotee (dhanārthī)","renunciant devotee (mokṣārthī)"],"setting":"Temple courtyard with three small altars or one altar with three offering stations; banners and lamps indicating a special tithi observance.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["sunrise gold","royal blue","lotus pink","ivory","jade green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Central Viṣṇu with gold halo and ornate arch; below, three grouped devotees representing son/wealth/liberation aspirations with symbolic objects (cradle, treasure pot, lotus); heavy gold leaf, rich reds/greens, embossed ornamentation, devotional symmetry.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Lyrical temple courtyard with three vignettes; delicate expressions showing hope, gratitude, and serenity; cool palette with warm dawn highlights; refined linework and gentle architectural detail.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Iconic Viṣṇu above, three devotees below in stylized poses; bold outlines, natural pigments, strong red/yellow/green; symbolic cradle-kalaśa-lotus motifs integrated into border patterns.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Krishna/Vishnu-centered upper register with lotus mandala; lower register shows three devotees and their symbolic boons; intricate floral borders, deep blues and gold, peacocks and lotus vines framing the narrative."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["temple bells","hand cymbals (kartal)","soft kīrtana chorus","flowing water (ablution nearby)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: putrārthī = putra + arthī; dhanārthī = dhana + arthī; mokṣārthī = mokṣa + arthī.
FAQs
It states the fruit (phala) of properly fasting on Jayantī: it fulfills aims ranging from progeny and wealth to liberation, according to the devotee’s intention.
It presents a graded set of aims (son, wealth, liberation) and includes mokṣa as an attainable result, indicating that the same observance can be oriented toward the highest goal when performed with that intention.
It encourages disciplined observance (self-restraint through fasting) and intentionality in religious practice—directing one’s effort toward a chosen goal, especially the pursuit of mokṣa.