Shloka 181
Right Conduct, Offenses Against Brāhmaṇas, Truthfulness, and the Greatness of the Cow
Go-Māhātmya
एकं च दशभिर्दद्यात्सहस्राणां शतं फलम् । तस्यानुसारतो वेद्यं फलं नारद यत्नतः
ekaṃ ca daśabhirdadyātsahasrāṇāṃ śataṃ phalam | tasyānusārato vedyaṃ phalaṃ nārada yatnataḥ
Jika seseorang memberi sepuluh menggantikan satu, maka buah pahalanya menjadi seratus kali daripada ribuan. Menurut kadar itu, wahai Nārada, pahala hendaklah difahami dengan teliti.
Unspecified narrator addressing Nārada (Nārada is the addressee in this verse).
Concept: Merit increases proportionally with the scale of giving; understand phala by the rule of proportion.
Application: Be consistent and intentional in charity; scale up giving when possible; keep a disciplined record of commitments (saṅkalpa) rather than impulsive acts.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A sage-teacher gestures toward a palm-leaf manuscript where numbers and symbolic cow icons multiply across the page, illustrating proportionate merit. Nārada listens attentively, vīṇā resting at his side, as a subtle cosmic backdrop suggests karmic arithmetic unfolding in the unseen.","primary_figures":["Nārada","teaching sage/narrator figure","symbolic cows (as icons or small vignettes)"],"setting":"Forest āśrama study space with manuscripts, kusa grass seat, and a small sacrificial fire","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["sandalwood beige","forest green","ink black","ochre","soft white"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Nārada with vīṇā seated before a sage, palm-leaf manuscript open showing repeating cow motifs and auspicious numerals; gold leaf highlights on manuscript edges and halos, rich earthy reds/greens, ornate borders framing a serene āśrama scene.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: quiet hermitage lesson with Nārada listening, delicate manuscript details with tiny cow vignettes multiplying in rows; cool greens and browns, refined faces, gentle smoke from a small fire, lyrical naturalism.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized Nārada and sage in profile, manuscript panel with repeated cow symbols in rhythmic pattern; bold outlines, natural pigments, temple-wall composition with decorative bands.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Nārada framed by floral borders, manuscript rendered as a central medallion filled with repeating cow motifs and lotus patterns, deep blue background with gold accents and intricate textile geometry."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["forest birds","soft vīṇā drone","crackling fire","gentle silence between lines"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: दशभिर्दद्यात् = दशभिः + दद्यात्; तस्यानुसारतः = तस्य + अनुसारतः।
FAQs
It teaches that the spiritual ‘fruit’ (puṇya/merit) of giving increases greatly with increased generosity, and that the result should be understood proportionally.
Nārada is commonly portrayed as a divine sage and inquisitor; addressing him frames the teaching as an authoritative instruction within a dialogic Purāṇic setting.
It emphasizes intentional generosity and careful understanding of one’s actions—encouraging giving more than the minimum and reflecting on the consequences and merits of charity.