Shloka 22
Determination of Expiations: Purification after Forbidden Food, Impurity, and Transgression
यथाविधिहुतं चाग्नौ दद्याद्धेनुत्रयं तथा । तस्य भुक्तं जलं चैव ग्राह्यं स्याद्वै तपोधन
yathāvidhihutaṃ cāgnau dadyāddhenutrayaṃ tathā | tasya bhuktaṃ jalaṃ caiva grāhyaṃ syādvai tapodhana
यथाविधि अग्नौ हुत्वा, धेनुत्रयं दद्यात् तथा। तस्य भुक्तं जलं चैव ग्राह्यं स्यात्, वै तपोधन।
Unspecified (narrative instruction within Brahma-khaṇḍa; speaker not identifiable from single verse)
Concept: Purification is completed through correct ritual (yathāvidhi-homa) and restitutionary giving (three cows), transforming impurity into renewed acceptability within dharma.
Application: Repair harm with both inner discipline and outward restitution; generosity and correct procedure rebuild trust and purity in relationships.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A sacred fire blazes in a neatly prepared vedi as oblations are offered with precision; nearby, three gentle cows adorned with simple garlands are gifted to a calm brāhmaṇa recipient. A small water pot sits beside him, subtly emphasized to show that even his used water becomes ‘grāhya’ after the rite—purity restored.","primary_figures":["officiant performing homa","brāhmaṇa recipient (tapodhana)","three cows"],"setting":"Ritual courtyard with fire-altar, ladles, ghee pot, cows tethered respectfully, water vessel (kamaṇḍalu/ghaṭa)","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["ghee gold","vermillion red","cream white","leaf green","smoke blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: homa scene with bright Agni at center, donor offering ghee, brāhmaṇa recipient seated with kamaṇḍalu, three cows with garlands; heavy gold leaf on flames, halos, and ornaments on cow harnesses, rich reds/greens, ornate arch-like frame typical of South Indian devotional panels.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: serene dawn ritual with delicate cows, fine smoke trails, soft pastel sky; refined faces, minimal architecture, emphasis on gentle generosity; cool greens and warm gold highlights around the fire.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized fire-altar and cows with bold outlines, rhythmic patterning on garlands, red/yellow/green pigments, symmetrical placement of three cows, brāhmaṇa with large expressive eyes holding water pot.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: decorative go-dāna tableau framed by lotus borders; three cows central with intricate floral patterns, fire-altar below, deep blue background with gold accents, peacocks and vines at corners, celebratory yet sacred composition."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["homa fire crackle","mantra cadence","cow bells softly chiming","morning birds"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: चाग्नौ = च + अग्नौ; दद्याद्धेनुत्रयं = दद्यात् + धेनुत्रयम्; चैव = च + एव; स्याद्वै = स्यात् + वै
FAQs
It prescribes performing fire-offerings according to ritual rule (yathāvidhi-homa) and then giving a gift of three cows (dhenu-traya) as an act of dharma.
The verse implies that proper ritual action and sincere charity sanctify the recipient and the context, so that even residual things associated with them—here, water they used—are considered fit to be accepted.
It links ritual correctness with generosity: dharma is not only worship (homa) but also tangible giving (dāna), and such conduct is portrayed as purifying and socially beneficial.