Shloka 24
The Glory of Dhātrī (Āmalakī) and Tulasī: Ekādaśī Observance and Protection from Preta States
तस्माद्रविदिने तात सप्तम्यां च विशेषतः । धात्रीफलानि सततं दूरतः परिवर्जयेत्
tasmādravidine tāta saptamyāṃ ca viśeṣataḥ | dhātrīphalāni satataṃ dūrataḥ parivarjayet
Oleh itu, wahai yang dikasihi, pada hari Ahad—dan khususnya pada tithi Saptamī—hendaklah sentiasa menjauhi buah dhātrī (amla) dan menghindarinya dari jauh.
Unspecified (contextual narrator addressing a listener as 'tāta')
Concept: Auspicious substances are not universally appropriate; on Sūrya-dominated times (Sunday, Saptamī) dhātrī is to be avoided—dharma is contextual and time-sensitive.
Application: Observe time-based disciplines (weekday/tithi rules) in one’s chosen tradition; cultivate the habit of ‘not doing’ what is prohibited as seriously as doing prescribed acts.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A calendrical allegory: the Sun’s chariot blazes across the sky while below, a devotee respectfully turns away from a plate of āmalakī, choosing restraint. A lunar disk marked ‘Saptamī’ hovers like a sacred seal, emphasizing that certain times demand specific discipline.","primary_figures":["Sūrya-deva","a devotee practicing restraint","Aruṇa (charioteer)","seven horses (symbolic)"],"setting":"open sky over a temple courtyard; a simple offering table with āmalakī kept at a distance; a visible almanac/pāñcāṅga scroll","lighting_mood":"bright solar radiance","color_palette":["sun gold","vermillion","sky cyan","ivory white","charcoal gray"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Sūrya on a radiant chariot with seven horses, gold leaf halo dominating; below, devotee in añjali, āmalakī plate placed far aside, pāñcāṅga scroll showing ‘Ravi-vāra’ and ‘Saptamī’; rich reds and greens, embossed gold detailing on chariot and ornaments, devotional symmetry.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: luminous sky with Sūrya’s chariot in delicate lines; courtyard scene where devotee gently pushes āmalakī plate away; a small painted calendar scroll; cool sky tones with warm sun wash, refined facial features, subtle moral narrative.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlined Sūrya with large eyes in circular halo, seven horses stylized; devotee below with clear gesture of avoidance; strong red-yellow-green palette, decorative border with sun motifs and ‘Saptamī’ emblem.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate sun medallion at top, chariot motif, floral borders; devotee centered with offering table, āmalakī motif placed at the edge to indicate avoidance; deep blues and gold with intricate patterns, temple-courtyard symmetry."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell (brief)","temple bells (clear)","wind in courtyard","silence after cadence"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तस्माद्रविदिने = तस्मात् + रविदिने (द्-आगम/सन्धि); अर्थतः ‘अतः रविदिने…’।
FAQs
It treats these time-markers as ritually significant for vrata/dharma observance, prescribing a specific dietary restraint (avoidance of dhātrī/amla) particularly on Saptamī and also on Sundays.
Dhātrīphala refers to the fruit of dhātrī (Emblica officinalis), commonly known as amla or Indian gooseberry.
It emphasizes disciplined restraint and attentiveness to prescribed observances—training the practitioner to follow timing-based rules (vāra/tithi) as part of religious duty.