Shloka 34
The Bhīma-Dvādaśī
Kalyāṇinī) Vow and the Anangadāna-Vrata (with a Courtesan-Conduct Discourse
सर्पिषा विश्वदहनं हुत्वा ब्राह्मणपुंगवैः । सहैव पुंडरीकाक्षं द्वादश्यां क्षीरभोजनम्
sarpiṣā viśvadahanaṃ hutvā brāhmaṇapuṃgavaiḥ | sahaiva puṃḍarīkākṣaṃ dvādaśyāṃ kṣīrabhojanam
सर्पिषा विश्वदहनं हुत्वा ब्राह्मणपुङ्गवैः; द्वादश्यां पुंडरीकाक्षं समर्च्य क्षीरभोजनं कुर्यात्।
Unspecified in the provided excerpt (context needed from surrounding verses of Adhyaya 23).
Concept: Dvādaśī pāraṇa is performed with purity: ghee oblation by qualified brāhmaṇas and a sāttvika milk meal, accompanied by worship of Puṇḍarīkākṣa.
Application: When ending a fast, break it gently and consciously: choose sāttvika food, offer gratitude, and include a small act of giving/respect to learned persons.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In a clean yajña pavilion, eminent brāhmaṇas pour streams of ghee into a bright sacrificial fire, the flames rising like golden lotuses. Nearby, a devotee prepares a simple milk meal for Dvādaśī pāraṇa, while a lotus-eyed Viṣṇu presence is honored with flowers and incense.","primary_figures":["Puṇḍarīkākṣa (Vishnu)","brāhmaṇa officiants","a vrata-observer devotee"],"setting":"yajña-śālā with vedi, ladles, ghee pot, and a small Viṣṇu altar","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit with fire-glow","color_palette":["fire gold","ghee amber","ivory white","leaf green","sandalwood brown"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: blazing homa-kunda with gold-leaf flames; brāhmaṇas in white dhotis offering ājya; to the side, Puṇḍarīkākṣa in regal form with ornate crown, conch and discus, lotus eyes emphasized; rich reds/greens, heavy gold embellishment, carved arch backdrop.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate ritual pavilion with delicate lines; warm firelight reflecting on copper vessels; a serene Viṣṇu icon on a small altar; devotee holding a bowl of milk for Dvādaśī pāraṇa; soft earth tones and refined composition.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: central homa fire with stylized flames; brāhmaṇas in profile with bold outlines; Viṣṇu with large eyes and lotus motifs; flat yet vibrant reds, yellows, greens; temple-wall symmetry.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ritual scene framed by lotus borders; central fire altar rendered with decorative patterns; Viṣṇu icon in a medallion above; attendants with milk vessels and flower offerings; deep blues and gold accents, intricate floral filigree."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["crackle of sacred fire","homa mantras in chorus","clink of ladles on copper","soft bell at offerings","brief conch after completion"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सहैव → सह + एव (अ + ए → ऐ); पुंडरीकाक्षं → पुण्डरीकाक्षम् (अनुस्वार/बिन्दु लेखभेद); अन्यत्र सन्धि विशेषः न।
FAQs
It describes a rite combining a ghee oblation into the sacrificial fire with a Dvādaśī observance, marked by worship of Viṣṇu (Puṇḍarīkākṣa) and a milk-based meal.
By centering the observance on Puṇḍarīkākṣa (Viṣṇu) and pairing ritual action with devotional focus, it frames practice as God-oriented rather than merely ceremonial.
It suggests disciplined, sattvic conduct—regulated worship, purified offerings, and restrained diet—performed with reverence and in the company/agency of the learned (Brahmins).