Shloka 163
Brahmā’s Puṣkara Sacrifice: Ṛtvij System, Sāvitrī’s Reconciliation, Tīrtha-Catalogue, Śrāddha & Initiation Rites, and Vrata Fruits
ध्यानेन च स्थिरेणाशु प्राप्यते परमेश्वरः । तस्य पुण्यफलं चाग्र्यमंते मोक्षफलं तथा
dhyānena ca sthireṇāśu prāpyate parameśvaraḥ | tasya puṇyaphalaṃ cāgryamaṃte mokṣaphalaṃ tathā
स्थिरेण ध्यानेनाशु परमेश्वरः प्राप्यते; तस्य पुण्यफलं चाग्र्यं, अन्ते मोक्षफलं च तथा भवति।
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Concept: Steady dhyāna quickly grants realization of the Supreme; its merit is supreme and culminates in mokṣa.
Application: Set a daily fixed-time meditation with one chosen Viṣṇu-form (nāma, rūpa, guṇa); prioritize steadiness over duration; end with offering the merit to Nārāyaṇa.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A solitary sādhaka sits in unwavering padmāsana on a lotus-like stone platform, breath calm, eyes half-closed. From the still center of his heart-lotus, a subtle vision of Nārāyaṇa arises—conch and discus shimmering—suggesting that the Supreme is ‘swiftly attained’ through steadiness.","primary_figures":["Meditating sādhaka","Lord Viṣṇu (Nārāyaṇa) as inner vision"],"setting":"Quiet riverbank hermitage with a small tulasī planter nearby, minimal objects to emphasize steadiness; distant temple silhouette.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","lotus pink","soft sandalwood beige","gold leaf","deep emerald"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a serene yogin in padmāsana before a small tulasī altar, inner-vision Nārāyaṇa appearing above the heart-lotus; heavy gold leaf halo, rich crimson and emerald drapery, gem-studded ornaments on Viṣṇu, ornate arch frame, traditional South Indian iconography, luminous calm.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate meditating ascetic by a gentle river with distant hills; a translucent Nārāyaṇa vision hovering like a cloud of blue light; cool mountain palette, refined facial features, lyrical naturalism, fine linework, subtle floral borders.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, natural pigments; yogin with stylized large eyes, heart-lotus motif opening to reveal Nārāyaṇa with śaṅkha-cakra; temple-wall aesthetic, dominant reds/yellows/greens with blue for Viṣṇu, symmetrical composition.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central blue Nārāyaṇa emerging from a lotus mandala above a meditating devotee; intricate lotus and tulasī motifs, peacocks at corners, deep indigo background with gold detailing, ornate floral borders in Nathdwara tradition."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","long silences between pādas","distant conch shell","gentle flowing water"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: स्थिरेणाशु = स्थिरेण + आशु; चाग्र्यमंते = च + अग्र्यम् + अन्ते (त्रिपद-सन्धि, लेखनभेदेन 'अग्र्यमन्ते' इति).
FAQs
It states that unwavering (stable) meditation is a direct means by which one can swiftly attain Parameśvara.
It presents meditation as producing the highest form of spiritual merit and culminating ultimately in mokṣa, indicating both immediate spiritual benefit and final emancipation.
It implies consistency, mental steadiness, and sustained practice—an ethical commitment to self-control and perseverance in contemplative life.