Shloka 76
Vrata–Dāna Compendium at Puṣkara: Puṣpavāhana’s Account and the Ṣaṣṭhī-vrata Purification Rite
तिलपात्रं हिरण्यं च ब्रह्मलोके महीयते । कल्पांते भूतिजननमानंदव्रतमुच्यते
tilapātraṃ hiraṇyaṃ ca brahmaloke mahīyate | kalpāṃte bhūtijananamānaṃdavratamucyate
Bejana berisi bijan dan emas dimuliakan di Brahmaloka. Pada akhir kalpa, ini disebut “Ānandavrata”, nazar yang melahirkan kemakmuran serta kesejahteraan.
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Concept: Dāna of tila (sesame) and hiraṇya (gold) becomes honored even in Brahmaloka; the vow is framed as Ānandavrata, a generator of prosperity and well-being across cosmic time.
Application: Practice intentional giving: offer sesame (symbol of pitṛ-tarpaṇa and purification) and a modest gold-equivalent donation to support sacred learning or temple service, dedicating the act to the Lord rather than to status.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A celestial vision of Brahmaloka: luminous lotus-platforms and golden halls where a radiant vessel of sesame and a gleaming gold offering are ceremonially honored by sages. Below, on earth, a devotee places a tila-filled bowl and a small gold coin before a brāhmaṇa, while a subtle cosmic backdrop hints at kalpa cycles turning like a wheel.","primary_figures":["Brahmā","celestial ṛṣis","a householder donor","a brāhmaṇa recipient"],"setting":"split-scene: earthly donation courtyard transitioning into Brahmaloka’s lotus-palace","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["molten gold","ivory white","lotus magenta","sky blue","smoky sandalwood brown"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Brahmā seated on a grand lotus with gold-leaf aura, attendants presenting a tila-pātra and hiraṇya; lower register shows the donor offering sesame vessel and gold to a brāhmaṇa; heavy gold leaf, ruby and emerald textiles, ornate arch, jewel-like detailing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: airy Brahmaloka with delicate lotuses and pale blue sky; Brahmā and sages honor a sesame vessel and gold; foreground vignette of village courtyard donation; fine brushwork, gentle gradients, refined expressions, lyrical clouds.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Brahmā on lotus, stylized celestial architecture, bold outlines; a prominent bowl of black sesame and a gold disc; earth-scene band with donor and brāhmaṇa; traditional red-yellow-green palette with black contouring.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate lotus borders and circular kalpa-wheel motif; central celestial lotus with Brahmā, flanked by attendants holding tila-pātra and gold; deep indigo background with gold highlights, intricate floral filigree."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","temple bells","soft drone (tanpura)","celestial chimes"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: भूतिजननमानंदव्रतमुच्यते → भूतिजननम् + आनन्दव्रतम् + उच्यते (म् + आ → मा; final -म् before vowel).
FAQs
The verse praises gifting or offering a vessel associated with sesame (tila) along with gold (hiraṇya), presenting it as a meritorious act esteemed even in Brahmaloka.
It is described as a vow (vrata) connected with generating prosperity and auspicious well-being (bhūti-janana), and is especially significant even at the close of a kalpa (kalpānta).
It emphasizes dāna (charitable giving) and disciplined vow-observance as spiritually elevating actions whose merit is recognized in higher realms, encouraging generosity and pious commitment.