Shloka 34
मुक्ता-उत्पत्ति-भेदाः, मूल्य-मान-निर्णयः, शोधन-परीक्षा-लक्षणानि
Pearl Sources, Valuation, Refinement, and Identification
षष्टिर्निकरशीर्षं स्यात्तस्या मूल्यं चतुर्दश / अशीतिर्नवतिश्चैव कूप्येति परिकीर्तिता / एकादश स्यान्नव च तयोर्मूल्यमनुक्रमात्
ṣaṣṭirnikaraśīrṣaṃ syāttasyā mūlyaṃ caturdaśa / aśītirnavatiścaiva kūpyeti parikīrtitā / ekādaśa syānnava ca tayormūlyamanukramāt
அறுபது (அலகுகள்) ‘நிகர-சீர்ஷ’ எனப்படும்; அதன் மதிப்பு பதினான்கு. எண்பது மற்றும் தொண்ணூறு ‘கூப்ய’ அளவுகள் எனக் கூறப்படுகின்றன; அவற்றின் மதிப்புகள் முறையே பதினொன்று மற்றும் ஒன்பது.
Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda)
Concept: Naming conventions (nikara-śīrṣa, kūpya) and fixed valuations create social trust and reduce adharma in exchange.
Vedantic Theme: Śabda (name) as a conventional marker in vyavahāra; order (krama) as a dharmic principle.
Application: Maintain standardized terminology and published price tables; train officials/merchants to follow sequence accurately.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.69.30; Garuda Purana 1.69.31; Garuda Purana 1.69.32; Garuda Purana 1.69.33
FAQs
This verse defines specific numerical groupings and their stated values, indicating that offerings and ritual-related donations were expected to follow recognized standards rather than arbitrary amounts.
Indirectly: it supports the broader Preta Kanda framework where properly measured and correctly executed rites (including dāna) are presented as aids to the deceased’s post-death journey.
When performing śrāddha or related charitable acts, follow clear, consistent standards—give thoughtfully, transparently, and in accordance with your tradition’s established guidance.