Shloka 62
The Origin of the Daṇḍaka Forest and Rāma’s Dharma-Judgment
Vulture vs. Owl
कृतोदका नरव्याघ्र पूजयंति दिवाकरम् । सर्वैरॄषिभिरभ्यस्तैः स्तोत्रैर्ब्रह्मादिभिः कृतैः
kṛtodakā naravyāghra pūjayaṃti divākaram | sarvairṝṣibhirabhyastaiḥ stotrairbrahmādibhiḥ kṛtaiḥ
कृतोदका नरव्याघ्र, पूजयन्ति दिवाकरम्। सर्वैरृषिभिरभ्यस्तैः स्तोत्रैर्ब्रह्मादिभिः कृतैः॥
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Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Sandhi Resolution Notes: kṛtodakā = kṛta-udakāḥ. sarvairṝṣibhirabhyastaiḥ = sarvaiḥ ṛṣibhiḥ abhyastaiḥ. stotrairbrahmādibhiḥ = stotraiḥ brahma-ādibhiḥ.
FAQs
It indicates completing a water-offering (udaka)—commonly arghya/tarpaṇa—performed before beginning worship, especially in daily rites connected with the Sun.
It states the hymns are both practiced by all sages and composed by Brahmā and other primordial authorities, presenting them as time-tested and scripturally grounded.
It highlights disciplined devotion: proper preparation (water-offering) followed by reverent worship using established sacred hymns, modeling steadiness and respect for tradition.