Shloka 51
Purusha-Strī-Lakṣaṇa (Samudrika-śāstra): Marks of Kingship, Wealth, Longevity, and Conduct
अलूखलाभा यज्ञाढ्या वेदीभा चाग्निहोत्रिणि / वापीदेवकुल्याभास्त्रिकोणाभाश्चधार्मिके
alūkhalābhā yajñāḍhyā vedībhā cāgnihotriṇi / vāpīdevakulyābhāstrikoṇābhāścadhārmike
यज्ञाढ्येष्वलूखलाभा, अग्निहोत्रिणि वेदीभा च दृश्यते। धार्मिके तु वापीदेवकुल्याभाः, त्रिकोणाभाश्च शुभाकृतयः प्रकाशन्ते॥
Lord Viṣṇu (in discourse to Garuḍa/Vinatā-putra)
Concept: Ritual merit and righteousness manifest as auspicious signs/forms associated with yajña, agnihotra, sacred waters, and geometric auspiciousness (triangle).
Vedantic Theme: Karma-yoga/vaidika-karma as purifier (citta-śuddhi) preparing for higher knowledge; sacred order expressed through form and rite.
Application: Sustain daily sacred duties (agnihotra where applicable), support yajñas, maintain water sources/temple channels, and cultivate dhārmika conduct as foundations for wellbeing.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.65.49-53 (lakṣaṇa-phala context)
FAQs
This verse links ritual discipline—especially Agnihotra and yajña—with auspicious, beneficent appearances of the post-death path/realms for a dhārmika (righteous) person.
It implies that the righteous experience the after-death journey in favorable, sacred forms associated with Vedic worship (altar, sacrifice, holy waters), reflecting inner merit rather than terror or obstruction.
Cultivate dharma through regular worship/discipline (as feasible), support sacred rites ethically, and live in a way that builds sattvic merit—so one’s end-of-life transition is calmer and more auspicious.