Shloka 162
Puṣkara Sacrifice: Gāyatrī’s Marriage, Sāvitrī’s Wrath, Rudra’s Test, and the Tīrtha-Māhātmya
अयाज्ययाजनं कृत्वा कुत्सितस्य प्रतिग्रहम् । वृथाधनार्जनं कृत्वा व्ययं चैव तथा वृथा
ayājyayājanaṃ kṛtvā kutsitasya pratigraham | vṛthādhanārjanaṃ kṛtvā vyayaṃ caiva tathā vṛthā
Setelah melakukan yajña bagi mereka yang tidak layak diupacarai, menerima pemberian daripada orang hina, mengumpul harta dengan sia-sia, dan juga membelanjakannya dengan sia-sia—
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Concept: Adharma arises from officiating for the unfit (ayājya-yājana) and accepting tainted gifts; wealth gained and spent without dharma becomes meaningless and binding.
Application: Choose ethical income sources; refuse compromised patronage; practice mindful spending aligned with dharma (charity, family duty, worship) rather than vanity or compulsion.
Primary Rasa: bibhatsa
Secondary Rasa: raudra
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A priest performs a rite for a visibly corrupt patron, while the sacrificial smoke turns dark and heavy, curling into ominous shapes. Nearby, piles of coins and gifts gleam briefly, then appear as ash in the next moment—showing wealth’s futility when gained and spent without dharma.","primary_figures":["Brahmin priest (ṛtvij)","Unworthy patron (kutsita dātā)","Agni (as disturbed flame)"],"setting":"A compromised yajña scene with lavish gifts, shadowed corners, and ritual implements","lighting_mood":"smoky, low-lit, morally tense chiaroscuro","color_palette":["charcoal black","tarnished gold","mud brown","saffron orange","pale ash"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a yajña-vedi with embossed gold vessels and coins; the patron adorned in excessive jewelry, the priest conflicted; gold-leaf used ironically on wealth, while the altar smoke is painted in dark swirls; rich crimson backdrop, ornate borders, traditional iconography with moral symbolism.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate interior ritual scene; delicate rendering of smoke turning from white to gray; subtle narrative sequencing (coins transforming to ash) within one frame; cool muted tones with fine textile patterns and expressive eyes.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized flames and smoke; strong contrast between bright ritual objects and darkened aura; symmetrical composition with didactic clarity, red/yellow/green palette grounded by black smoke motifs.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: decorative frame of floral motifs; central altar with patterned textiles; symbolic depiction of coins as repeating motifs that fade into ash-like dots; deep blue ground with gold highlights, narrative symbolism emphasized over realism."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["heavy fire crackle","low drum (mridang-like)","coin clinks (subtle)","ominous wind","temple bell (distant)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: अयाज्ययाजनं → अयाज्य-याजनम्; वृथाधनार्जनं → वृथा-धन-अर्जनम्; चैव → च एव.
FAQs
It cautions against unethical religious service (officiating rituals for the unfit), corrupt patronage (accepting gifts from vile sources), and a hollow relationship with wealth—earning and spending without righteous purpose.
It refers to acting as a priest/ritual officiant for someone considered unqualified by dharma standards—suggesting that ritual work should be guided by integrity, eligibility, and right conduct.
The verse critiques wealth pursuits that are disconnected from dharma—accumulating without rightful aims (duty, charity, welfare) and spending without discernment, making both actions spiritually fruitless.