Shloka 7
Pilgrimage Sequence on Sacred Fords (Narmadā Region): Bhṛgu-tīrtha, Śiva-vratas, and Merit Amplification
घंटाभरणसंयुक्तां कपिलां यः प्रयच्छति । शिवतुल्यो नरो भूत्वा न चेह जायते पुनः
ghaṃṭābharaṇasaṃyuktāṃ kapilāṃ yaḥ prayacchati | śivatulyo naro bhūtvā na ceha jāyate punaḥ
Кто дарует капилу — корову, украшенную колокольчиками и убранством, — становится равным Шиве; став таким, он более не рождается в этом мире.
Unspecified (narratorial/teaching voice within Svarga-khaṇḍa context)
Concept: Dāna performed with proper saṃskāra (adornment, completeness) yields extraordinary spiritual elevation, even liberation from rebirth as stated here.
Application: Practice intentional giving: offer something ‘complete’ (useful, dignified, well-prepared) rather than leftover charity; pair it with a prayer for humility rather than status.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: city
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A tawny kapilā cow stands calmly, her neck hung with bright bells and her body adorned with garlands and cloth, while a donor offers her with folded hands to a dignified brāhmaṇa. The air feels charged with sacred exchange—bells mid-chime, incense curling upward—suggesting the promise of transcendence beyond rebirth.","primary_figures":["kapilā cow","donor (gṛhastha)","brāhmaṇa recipient","temple attendants (optional)"],"setting":"Temple courtyard with a dāna-maṇḍapa, ritual fire pot, and rows of lamps; distant gopura or village shrine","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["honey brown","marigold orange","sandalwood beige","turquoise accent","antique gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central kapilā cow richly ornamented with gold bells and jeweled harness, donor and brāhmaṇa in formal poses under an ornate arch; heavy gold leaf on ornaments and halos, rich crimson and emerald textiles, traditional South Indian decorative borders and gem-like highlights.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: pastoral-temple courtyard blend, delicate bells and garlands painted with fine lines, soft dawn sky, refined faces and gentle gestures of gifting; cool greens and warm browns, lyrical naturalism with small birds perched on temple eaves.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized cow with bold outlines and patterned ornaments, donor and brāhmaṇa with large expressive eyes, flat yet vibrant temple backdrop; strong reds, yellows, and greens with mural-like symmetry.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: cow-gift scene framed by lotus and floral borders, multiple small bells rendered as repeating motifs, peacocks and cows in the margins, deep blue background with gold detailing, devotional textile richness."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["cow bells","temple bells","conch shell","murmured blessings","incense crackle"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: घंटाभरणसंयुक्तां = घण्टा + आभरण + संयुक्ताम्; चेह = च + इह
FAQs
The verse praises go-dāna: donating a kapilā (tawny) cow that is adorned with bells and ornaments.
The donor is said to become “equal to Śiva” (śivatulya) and to be free from rebirth in this world.
It teaches the purāṇic ethic that generous, reverent charity—especially sacred gifts like go-dāna—purifies karma and is portrayed as a direct support for spiritual liberation.