Shloka 28
The Glory of the Brāhmaṇa
Brāhmaṇa-Mahimā and Pādodaka Merit
परामृश्य च हृद्यंतः कृत्वा तस्य क्रियां वदेत् । पादधौतादिकं चासौ शिरसा गतपातकः
parāmṛśya ca hṛdyaṃtaḥ kṛtvā tasya kriyāṃ vadet | pādadhautādikaṃ cāsau śirasā gatapātakaḥ
परामृश्य च हृद्यंतः कृत्वा तस्य क्रियां वदेत् । पादधौतादिकं चासौ शिरसा गतपातकः
Unspecified (narrative instruction within Brahma-khaṇḍa context)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Sandhi Resolution Notes: हृद्यंतः (पाठे) = हृद्यम् + अन्तः; चासौ = च + असौ
FAQs
It highlights humble service and purity-practices such as washing the feet (pādadhauta) and bowing the head, presenting them as conduits for the removal of sin.
It advises that after careful reflection and internalizing the matter, one should prescribe or explain the appropriate rite (kriyā) for the person concerned.
The verse emphasizes humility, thoughtful discernment, and purificatory service—suggesting that sincere, respectful conduct supports moral and spiritual cleansing.