Shloka 106
The Glory of Dhātrī (Āmalakī) and Tulasī: Ekādaśī Observance and Protection from Preta States
भुक्तिमुक्तिप्रदा मुख्या सर्वलोकपरा शुभा । यामाश्रित्य गताः स्वर्गमक्षयं मुनिसत्तमाः
bhuktimuktipradā mukhyā sarvalokaparā śubhā | yāmāśritya gatāḥ svargamakṣayaṃ munisattamāḥ
Ela é a suprema: concede tanto o gozo mundano quanto a libertação; é auspiciosa e dedicada ao bem de todos os mundos. Refugiando-se nela, os melhores sábios alcançaram o céu imperecível.
Not specified in the provided excerpt (context needed from Adhyaya 60 narrative frame).
Concept: Tulasi bestows both bhukti (worldly well-being) and mukti (liberation); refuge in her elevates sages to imperishable realms.
Application: Use Tulasi devotion as a steady daily anchor—watering, offering, and remembrance—while aligning desires with dharma and aiming ultimately at liberation.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A procession of luminous sages approaches a radiant Tulasi grove that opens like a gateway; from its leaves rises a subtle stairway of light leading to an ‘akṣaya’ celestial realm. The sages’ faces show serene astonishment as petals drift upward like mantras made visible.","primary_figures":["Tulasi-devī (as plant and subtle goddess)","Muni-sattamāḥ (radiant sages)","Viṣṇu (as distant celestial presence or emblematic śaṅkha-cakra light)"],"setting":"Sacred grove transitioning into a celestial threshold—earthly Tulasi-vana blending into a sky-temple of light.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["celestial white","emerald green","pale gold","sky blue","silver"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: sages with folded hands before an ornate Tulasi-vṛndāvana; above it, a gold-leaf celestial arch opens to akṣaya-svarga with Viṣṇu emblems; heavy gilded halos, rich vermilion and green accents, jewel-like detailing, symmetrical temple framing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate sages in saffron and white, a Tulasi grove rendered with fine stippling; a soft luminous path rising into a pale blue heaven; cool palette, lyrical clouds, refined expressions, gentle mountain silhouettes in the distance.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Tulasi-devī as a green-gold goddess blessing sages; bold outlines, stylized foliage, layered red-yellow background; celestial realm indicated by concentric aureoles and emblematic śaṅkha-cakra motifs.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central Tulasi plant with upward-floating petals forming a mandala; sages arranged in devotional symmetry; ornate floral borders, deep blue field with gold highlights, peacocks and lotuses framing the ascent to an akṣaya realm."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft drone (tanpura)","temple bells","wind through leaves","distant conch"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: यामाश्रित्य = याम् + आश्रित्य; स्वर्गमक्षयम् = स्वर्गम् + अक्षयम्.
FAQs
The verse praises a feminine referent (yām, śubhā), typically a goddess, sacred river, or tirtha-personification in Purāṇic style; identifying her precisely requires the immediately preceding verses of Adhyaya 60.
It presents the praised power as capable of granting both aims—material well-being and spiritual release—reflecting the Purāṇic view that devotion/refuge can support righteous prosperity while culminating in liberation.
The verse highlights śaraṇāgati (taking refuge): aligning oneself with an auspicious, world-benefiting sacred power leads to enduring spiritual reward (akṣaya), exemplified by accomplished sages.