Shloka 91
The Account of Women
Householder Ethics, Fault, Merit, and Govinda-Nāma as Purification
जामातुर्यौतकं दत्वा सर्वं भवति चाक्षयम् । विवाहसमये वत्स सगोत्र परगोत्रजैः
jāmāturyautakaṃ datvā sarvaṃ bhavati cākṣayam | vivāhasamaye vatsa sagotra paragotrajaiḥ
Tendo oferecido o yautaka, o presente nupcial ao noivo, tudo se torna imperecível (mérito inesgotável). No tempo do casamento, ó filho querido, que o façam os do mesmo clã e também os de outros clãs.
Uncertain from the single-verse excerpt (context needed to identify the dialogue pair).
Concept: Proper marriage gifting (yautaka) given to the bridegroom at the wedding time yields imperishable merit; it is a communal dharma involving kin and community.
Application: If giving support at marriage, do so voluntarily, within means, and as a blessing—not as coercion or status display; involve family/community responsibly.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A joyous yet dignified wedding moment: relatives from both the bride’s lineage and allied lineages present modest gifts to the groom near the sacred fire, while elders bless the couple. The scene emphasizes harmony—no bargaining, only auspicious offering—while a subtle celestial glow suggests ‘akṣaya’ merit accruing unseen.","primary_figures":["bride and groom","elders blessing","relatives (sagoṭra and paragoṭra)","Agni (wedding fire)"],"setting":"wedding maṇḍapa with garlands, ritual vessels, and seated kin groups","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["marigold orange","lotus pink","sandalwood beige","emerald green","gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: richly ornamented wedding pavilion with gold-leaf detailing on jewelry and arches; Agni at center with a radiant aura; elders bestowing blessings; relatives offering neatly arranged gifts; saturated reds/greens and gem-like highlights.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: elegant wedding scene with delicate textiles, refined faces, and soft architectural lines; kin groups arranged in balanced composition; gentle luminous wash around the fire to imply akṣaya merit; cool-warm harmonized palette.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic wedding tableau with bold outlines, stylized eyes, and rhythmic ornamentation; Agni rendered in vivid reds and yellows; symmetrical arrangement of kin groups and offerings.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: celebratory marriage pavilion framed by lotus vines and floral borders; peacocks and cows as auspicious motifs; deep blue ground with gold highlights; intricate patterns on garments and canopy, emphasizing blessing and abundance."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["wedding drums (soft)","mantra murmurs","temple bells","crackling fire"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: जामातुर्यौतकम् = जामातुः + यौतकम्; चाक्षयम् = च + अक्षयम्
FAQs
It praises giving a marriage-gift (yautaka) to the bridegroom at the time of marriage, presenting it as a meritorious act that yields “akṣaya” (inexhaustible) spiritual fruit.
“Akṣaya” indicates an enduring, non-depleting result—i.e., the merit (puṇya) of the gift is considered lasting rather than temporary.
It frames generosity at life-cycle rites (saṃskāras), especially marriage, as a dharmic duty whose benefit is spiritually enduring, encouraging charitable giving within and beyond one’s own community/lineage.