Shloka 10
The Glory of the Divine Name and the Doctrine of Name-Offenses
Nāma-aparādha
ये चान्ये धनदारपुत्रनिरताः सर्वेऽधमास्तेऽपि हि । श्रीगोविंदपदारविंदशरणाः शुद्धा भवंति द्विज
ye cānye dhanadāraputraniratāḥ sarve'dhamāste'pi hi | śrīgoviṃdapadāraviṃdaśaraṇāḥ śuddhā bhavaṃti dvija
ఇతరులు ధనం, భార్య, కుమారులలో మునిగినవారైనా—వారందరూ నిజంగా అధములే; అయినా ఓ ద్విజా! శ్రీ గోవిందుని పదారవింద శరణు పొందితే వారు శుద్ధులగుదురు.
Unspecified (narrative voice addressing a brāhmaṇa as 'dvija')
Concept: Even those sunk in worldly attachments become purified by taking refuge in Govinda’s lotus-feet.
Application: When caught in possessiveness or anxiety about family/wealth, redirect the mind daily to Hari through nāma-japa, offering food (naivedya), and consciously dedicating duties to Govinda.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A householder weighed down by gold coins, family obligations, and anxious thought-forms kneels before a radiant vision of Govinda’s lotus-feet, which emanate cool, cleansing light. As the devotee touches the ground in surrender, the heavy objects subtly transform into offerings—flowers, lamps, and grains—signifying purified attachment.","primary_figures":["Śrī Govinda (Vishnu/Krishna aspect, emphasizing lotus-feet)","a repentant householder devotee","a brāhmaṇa witness (dvija)"],"setting":"threshold between a domestic courtyard and a small shrine; tulasi plant beside the altar; conch and lamp present","lighting_mood":"golden dawn with divine radiance around the lotus-feet","color_palette":["lotus pink","antique gold","deep indigo","ivory white","leaf green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: close-up devotional composition centered on Govinda’s lotus-feet on a jeweled pedestal, thick gold leaf radiance, devotee prostrating with folded hands, domestic shrine with tulasi and oil lamps, rich reds/greens, gem-studded ornaments and ornate arch frame.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical domestic shrine scene, soft dawn sky, delicate detailing of tulasi leaves and lamp flame, Govinda’s feet rendered with subtle glow, devotee in simple attire, refined facial expressions of relief and surrender.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized Govinda presence with prominent lotus-feet motif, bold outlines, devotee in añjali, tulasi pot and lamp, warm pigments with strong reds/yellows/greens, large expressive eyes conveying grace and purification.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central lotus-foot emblem of Govinda surrounded by concentric lotus petals, border of tulasi sprigs and floral garlands, small vignettes of householders offering lamps and sweets, deep blue ground with gold highlights and peacocks at corners."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft conch in distance","temple bells","oil-lamp crackle","gentle mridanga pulse","quiet breathing pauses"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: चान्ये = च + अन्ये; सर्वेऽधमाः = सर्वे + अधमाः; तेऽपि = ते + अपि.
FAQs
That surrender (śaraṇāgati) to Śrī Govinda’s lotus-feet purifies even those deeply attached to worldly ties like wealth and family.
It presents devotion and refuge in Govinda as a transformative power that overrides prior moral or spiritual shortcomings.
It cautions that obsession with possessions and relationships can be spiritually degrading, yet affirms that sincere devotion can reform and purify a person.