Shloka 16
The Glory of Dhātrī (Āmalakī) and Tulasī: Ekādaśī Observance and Protection from Preta States
धात्रीफलेन नैवेद्यं यो ददाति महाधनम् । तस्य तुष्टो भवेद्विष्णुर्नान्यैः क्रतुशतैरपि
dhātrīphalena naivedyaṃ yo dadāti mahādhanam | tasya tuṣṭo bhavedviṣṇurnānyaiḥ kratuśatairapi
Sesiapa yang mempersembahkan naivedya berupa buah dhātrī (āmalakī), dia dianggap sangat berharta; Viṣṇu berkenan kepadanya—sesuatu yang bahkan ratusan yajña Veda pun tidak mampu mencapainya.
Not specified in the provided excerpt (context likely a Purāṇic narrator within Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa).
Concept: A small, sincere offering to Viṣṇu can surpass the merit of many grand sacrifices; divine pleasure (tuṣṭi) is the true measure of ritual success.
Application: Offer simple, sattvic food with reverence (and gratitude) daily; prioritize intention, purity, and remembrance of Viṣṇu over display or expense.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A humble devotee places a small plate of freshly washed āmalakī fruits before a serene image of Viṣṇu, while the sanctum glows with lamp-light. Above the altar, a subtle divine radiance suggests Viṣṇu’s satisfaction, contrasting with a faint, distant silhouette of grand fire-altars that appear secondary and dim.","primary_figures":["Viṣṇu (Mādhava)","a householder devotee","optional: Lakṣmī as auspicious presence"],"setting":"Small temple sanctum or home shrine with tulasī pot nearby, brass lamp, conch, and offering plate of āmalakī fruits.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["sapphire blue","gold leaf","deep vermilion","ivory white","leaf green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viṣṇu seated in regal posture with śaṅkha-cakra-gadā-padma, thick gold-leaf halo and arch, gem-studded crown; foreground devotee offering a silver plate of glossy green āmalakī fruits, rich reds and greens, ornate temple pillars, shimmering gold embellishment emphasizing Viṣṇu’s pleased expression.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate shrine scene with delicate brushwork; Viṣṇu in calm blue tones, soft facial refinement; devotee kneeling with āmalakī offering; lyrical naturalism with a small courtyard and flowering plants, cool palette with gentle highlights, minimal gold accents.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, natural pigments; Viṣṇu with large expressive eyes and elaborate ornaments; lamp-lit shrine with stylized āmalakī fruits in the devotee’s hands; red/yellow/green dominant palette, temple wall aesthetic and rhythmic decorative borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central Viṣṇu icon framed by lotus motifs and intricate floral borders; foreground offering of āmalakī arranged like a garlanded mound; deep blues and gold, peacocks and stylized vines, devotional symmetry reminiscent of Nathdwara textiles."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["temple bells","soft conch shell","lamp crackle","gentle silence"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: भवेद्विष्णुः = भवेत् + विष्णुः (त् + व → द्व्). नान्यैः = न + अन्यैः (a-sandhi).
FAQs
It recommends offering naivedya made from dhātrī (āmalaka/amla) fruit, presenting it as a devotional food-offering to Lord Viṣṇu.
It states that Viṣṇu is pleased by a simple devotional offering, in a way that is said to be unattainable even through hundreds of elaborate Vedic sacrifices—highlighting devotion and sincerity over ritual magnitude.
It implies that true “great wealth” lies in meritorious giving and devotional offering; even a small, sincere gift can yield spiritual fruit greater than costly ritual performances.