Shloka 61
Annadāna and the Obstruction of Viṣṇu-Darśana; Vāmadeva’s Teaching and the Vāsudeva Stotra Prelude
तद्वद्विप्राश्च देवाश्च पितरः क्षेत्ररूपिणः । दर्शयंति फलं राजन्दत्तस्यापि न संशयः
tadvadviprāśca devāśca pitaraḥ kṣetrarūpiṇaḥ | darśayaṃti phalaṃ rājandattasyāpi na saṃśayaḥ
Do mesmo modo, ó rei, os brāhmaṇas, os devas e os ancestrais—presentes na própria forma do campo sagrado—revelam o fruto da dádiva; disso não há dúvida.
Unspecified narrator/sage addressing a king (rājan) within the Bhūmi-khaṇḍa discourse
Concept: Gifts bear definite fruit because worthy recipients and sacred agencies (brāhmaṇas, gods, ancestors) function as the ‘field’ that manifests results.
Application: Give thoughtfully: support genuine learning, worship, and ancestral rites; cultivate gratitude to forebears and respect for sacred learning while keeping giving free of pride.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: tirtha
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A mystical ‘field’ appears as a luminous mandala on earth: within it stand brāhmaṇas chanting, devas hovering in subtle radiance, and pitṛs as gentle ancestral silhouettes receiving offerings. The king watches as the sage explains that the very ground of dharma becomes a living recipient, making the fruit of giving visibly ‘revealed.’","primary_figures":["a king (rājan)","a sage/teacher","brāhmaṇas","devas","pitṛs (ancestors)"],"setting":"sacred courtyard/field marked with ritual lines, kusa grass, offering vessels, faint celestial presence above","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["moonstone white","aureate gold","smoky violet","saffron","emerald green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: ritual ‘kṣetra’ depicted as a gold-leaf mandala on the ground, brāhmaṇas with Vedic gestures, devas with jeweled crowns in the upper register, pitṛs as softly outlined ancestral forms, king and sage at the side; heavy gold embellishment, rich reds/greens, gem-like highlights on offering vessels.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined sacred scene with delicate halos, transparent devas in the sky band, pitṛs as pale silhouettes near offerings, king listening with folded hands, subtle earth-tones and cool blues, fine linework on ritual markings and kusa grass.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: panel-like composition—brāhmaṇas central, devas above, pitṛs below—bold outlines and symbolic color blocks, warm ochres and reds with green accents, temple-wall aesthetic emphasizing dharma as a living field.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate circular ‘kṣetra’ motif filled with lotus patterns, border of sacred symbols (conch, discus, tulasi leaves as decorative motif though not textual), devas and pitṛs arranged symmetrically, deep indigo ground with gold and white detailing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["Vedic chanting undertone","temple bells","conch shell","ritual fire crackle (subtle)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: viprāśca = viprāḥ + ca; devāśca = devāḥ + ca; rājandattasya = rājan + dattasyāpi (पदच्छेद: rājan + dattasyāpi); dattasyāpi = dattasyā + api.
FAQs
It states that the result of a gift is certainly manifested—“shown” to the giver—through the agency of brāhmaṇas, gods, and ancestors, emphasizing the certainty of karma-phala.
It suggests that brāhmaṇas, devas, and pitṛs are to be regarded as embodied in, or functioning through, the sacred ‘field’ (kṣetra)—i.e., holy places and consecrated contexts where gifts are offered—thereby validating and amplifying the gift’s outcome.
Give with faith and proper respect—especially in sacred contexts and to worthy recipients—since the tradition affirms that such giving reliably bears fruit, leaving “no doubt” about its moral and spiritual efficacy.