Shloka 14
The Glory of Dhātrī (Āmalakī) and Tulasī: Ekādaśī Observance and Protection from Preta States
धात्रीफलं च यत्रास्ते तत्र तिष्ठति केशवः । तत्र ब्रह्मा स्थिरा पद्मा तस्मात्तां तु गृहे न्यसेत्
dhātrīphalaṃ ca yatrāste tatra tiṣṭhati keśavaḥ | tatra brahmā sthirā padmā tasmāttāṃ tu gṛhe nyaset
Di mana buah Dhātrī (āmalakī) disimpan, di situ Keśava bersemayam. Di situ juga hadir Brahmā dan Padmā (Lakṣmī) yang teguh; maka letakkanlah ia di rumah.
Unspecified (narrative voice within Adhyaya 60)
Concept: Viṣṇu’s presence abides where Dhātrī fruit is honored; Lakṣmī and Brahmā also dwell there—thus sacred objects can transform domestic life into worship.
Application: Create a small sacred center at home—keep and honor Dhātrī/āmalakī as a reminder of Keśava; cultivate cleanliness, gratitude, and daily offerings to invite auspiciousness.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shringara
Type: temple
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Inside a clean household shrine, an āmalakī fruit rests on a small pedestal with flowers and a lamp; from it emanates a subtle vision of Keśava, while Lakṣmī (Padmā) stands serene and steadfast, and Brahmā appears as a blessing presence. The home glows like a miniature Vaikuṇṭha—quiet, fragrant, and protected.","primary_figures":["Keśava (Viṣṇu)","Padmā (Lakṣmī)","Brahmā","Householder devotee"],"setting":"Domestic altar with brass lamp, incense, conch, and a small plate holding the Dhātrī fruit; simple yet reverent interior.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["lamp gold","deep maroon","pearl white","leaf green","royal blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a domestic shrine where a Dhātrī fruit on a pedestal radiates Keśava’s presence, Lakṣmī as Padmā beside him and Brahmā above, heavy gold leaf on halos and altar ornaments, rich maroon backdrop, gem-like detailing on crowns, traditional South Indian iconography with ornate borders and brass lamp glow.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate interior scene with a small altar, āmalakī fruit and flowers, soft lamplight, Keśava and Lakṣmī appearing as gentle visions, Brahmā faintly in the upper corner, delicate brushwork, warm reds and cool blues balanced, refined domestic serenity.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: symmetrical shrine composition, bold outlines, Keśava and Lakṣmī centrally, Brahmā above, āmalakī fruit emphasized at the base, natural pigments with strong reds/yellows/greens, stylized lamp flames and floral borders, temple-wall aesthetic in a household setting.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: altar scene framed by lotus borders, central āmalakī fruit as sacred emblem, Keśava and Lakṣmī in deep blue and gold, intricate floral patterns filling the background, peacocks at corners, dense ornamentation and devotional warmth."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["oil lamp crackle","soft bell","incense waft (suggested)","quiet household ambience","tanpura drone"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यत्रास्ते = यत्र + आस्ते. तस्मात्ताम् = तस्मात् + ताम् (त् + त → त्त).
FAQs
The verse states that wherever āmalakī is kept, Keśava (Viṣṇu) abides there, along with Brahmā and Padmā (Lakṣmī), making it a household symbol of divine presence and auspiciousness.
It connects simple domestic practice—keeping a sacred item—with the immediate presence of Viṣṇu, emphasizing accessible devotion through everyday acts rather than only complex rituals.
It encourages gṛhasthas (householders) to cultivate sanctity at home through respectful keeping of sacred, life-supporting symbols, reinforcing purity, remembrance of God, and auspicious living.