Shloka 3
Ambikā-vana Śiva-pūjā; Nanda Saved from the Serpent; Śaṅkhacūḍa Slain
गावो हिरण्यं वासांसि मधु मध्वन्नमादृता: । ब्राह्मणेभ्यो ददु: सर्वे देवो न: प्रीयतामिति ॥ ३ ॥
gāvo hiraṇyaṁ vāsāṁsi madhu madhv-annam ādṛtāḥ brāhmaṇebhyo daduḥ sarve devo naḥ prīyatām iti
गावो हिरण्यं वासांसि मधु मध्वन्नम् आदृताः। सर्वे ब्राह्मणेभ्यो ददुः—“देवो नः प्रीयताम्” इति॥
FAQs
This verse shows that offering gifts—especially to qualified brāhmaṇas—with sincere reverence and the intention “May the Lord be pleased” is a devotional act meant to satisfy God.
In the narrative, they perform respectful giving as a pious, devotional response—seeking divine favor and expressing dependence on the Lord’s mercy by honoring His representatives.
Practice purposeful generosity: support genuine spiritual teachers and dharmic causes, give with respect and humility, and dedicate the act inwardly to the Lord rather than to prestige.