तन्मध्ये सुशुभं काष्ठं स्तंभजात्यं दृढं न्यसेत् । चन्दनः खदिरो वाथ बिल्वोवाऽश्वत्थ एव वा
tanmadhye suśubhaṃ kāṣṭhaṃ staṃbhajātyaṃ dṛḍhaṃ nyaset | candanaḥ khadiro vātha bilvovā'śvattha eva vā
அவற்றின் நடுவில் தூணுக்குத் தகுந்த உறுதியான அழகிய மரத்துண்டை உறுதியாக நிறுவ வேண்டும்—சந்தனம், கதீர், பில்வம் அல்லது அஸ்வத்தம் ஆகியவற்றில் எதுவாயினும் ஆகலாம்.
Skanda (deduced)
Type: kshetra
Listener: nṛpati (king)
Scene: Between two erected pillars, priests set a strong, polished timber beam/log chosen from sacred trees; sandalwood fragrance suggested; bilva leaves and aśvattha sprigs decorate the worksite.
Choosing pure, auspicious materials reflects the intention to offer one’s best in sacred acts of giving.
The passage belongs to a tīrtha-māhātmya section but this verse focuses on ritual materials rather than naming the locality.
Selection and firm installation of pillar-wood, listing approved sacred tree species.
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