Shloka 182
Brahmā’s Puṣkara Sacrifice: Ṛtvij System, Sāvitrī’s Reconciliation, Tīrtha-Catalogue, Śrāddha & Initiation Rites, and Vrata Fruits
न कन्या जननी क्वापि न भर्तुर्या न वल्लभा । तस्मात्सर्वप्रयत्नेन सावित्र्यग्रे तु भोजनम्
na kanyā jananī kvāpi na bharturyā na vallabhā | tasmātsarvaprayatnena sāvitryagre tu bhojanam
Seorang anak perempuan tidaklah dianggap sebagai ibu di mana-mana; dan tidak pula wajar diperlakukan sebagai isteri atau kekasih seorang suami. Oleh itu, dengan segala ikhtiar, persembahan makanan hendaklah didahulukan kepada Dewi Sāvitrī.
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Concept: Maintain clear relational dharma and ritual hierarchy: do not confuse social roles; prioritize offering before Sāvitrī with full effort.
Application: In family and community life, respect roles and boundaries; in worship, follow prescribed order rather than impulse—discipline strengthens devotion.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A teacher-sage gestures toward a small shrine of Sāvitrī, instructing a household to begin the feeding rite in her presence. The family members stand respectfully in distinct positions, reflecting social order, while the offering tray is placed first before Sāvitrī’s altar.","primary_figures":["Sāvitrī (goddess)","teacher/sage","household devotees"],"setting":"Indoor shrine room with a raised altar, lamp, incense, and neatly arranged offering vessels; family courtyard visible beyond.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["ochre","lamp-gold","deep brown","leaf green","cream"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Sāvitrī in a small sanctum with gold leaf arch; a sage instructs devotees to place the first offering before her; rich maroon and green textiles, embossed gold borders, ritual vessels gleaming, formal hierarchical composition.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a calm interior with delicate detailing—Sāvitrī’s shrine at left, the instructing figure at center, devotees at right; soft light, refined expressions, subtle emphasis on order and precedence.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Sāvitrī icon with bold outlines and large eyes; the instructing figure points to the altar; devotees arranged in clear tiers; strong red/yellow/green palette, stylized lamp flames and incense curls.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Sāvitrī’s altar framed by lotus borders; the offering tray placed first at her feet; intricate floral patterns and symmetrical layout, deep indigo with gold highlights, devotional order conveyed through patterned spacing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["single bell strikes","incense crackle","low drone","soft footsteps in a shrine room","brief pauses for emphasis"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: भर्तुर्या = भर्तुः + या; तस्मात्सर्वप्रयत्नेन = तस्मात् + सर्वप्रयत्नेन; सावित्र्यग्रे = सावित्री + अग्रे.
FAQs
Sāvitrī is a revered divine figure (often associated with Brahmā’s consort and with the Sāvitrī/Gāyatrī tradition). The verse instructs that food should be offered to her first, indicating ritual priority and honor within the described domestic/religious context.
It distinguishes relational roles (daughter, mother, wife, beloved) and cautions against confusing them; then it draws a practical rule of conduct: prioritize a specific revered recipient—Sāvitrī—when making a food offering.
No. The verse is primarily prescriptive (dharma/ritual etiquette) and focused on household or offering practice, not on sacred geography or pilgrimage sites.