Shloka 31
The Glory of the Divine Name and the Doctrine of Name-Offenses
Nāma-aparādha
अपुत्रो लभते पुत्रं धनार्थी लभते धनम् । विद्यार्थी लभते विद्यां मोक्षार्थी मोक्षमाप्नुयात्
aputro labhate putraṃ dhanārthī labhate dhanam | vidyārthī labhate vidyāṃ mokṣārthī mokṣamāpnuyāt
సంతానహీనుడు పుత్రుని పొందును, ధనార్థి ధనమును పొందును; విద్యార్థి విద్యను పొందును, మోక్షార్థి మోక్షమును పొందగలడు।
Not specified in the provided excerpt (context needed from surrounding verses in Brahma-khaṇḍa 25)
Concept: Purāṇic engagement is portrayed as fulfilling diverse human aims—progeny, wealth, learning, and ultimately liberation—according to one’s aspiration.
Application: Approach scripture with honesty about your current aim, but gradually refine intention toward inner freedom; pair learning (vidyā) with character (ācāra) and remembrance of Viṣṇu as the ultimate shelter.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Four devotees approach a radiant Viṣṇu altar through a corridor of lotus pillars: a childless couple offering lamps, a merchant offering coins, a student holding manuscripts, and a renunciate with a staff and calm gaze. Above them, a single stream of Purāṇic sound (script-like light) descends, branching into four gentle rays—ending in a lotus of liberation for the mokṣa-seeker.","primary_figures":["Viṣṇu (altar or darśan form)","Childless couple","Wealth-seeker (merchant)","Student (vidyārthī)","Mokṣa-seeker (renunciate)"],"setting":"Temple interior with lotus-carved pillars and a manuscript recitation corner","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["lotus pink","sapphire blue","warm gold","white jasmine","copper brown"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viṣṇu enthroned with gold leaf halo, four devotee archetypes in orderly procession—couple with lamps, merchant with offering tray, student with manuscripts, ascetic with staff; rich reds/greens, gem-studded ornaments, ornate arch, gold rays symbolizing boons culminating in a lotus of mokṣa.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: gentle temple courtyard scene with four seekers receiving blessings; delicate brushwork, soft dawn sky, refined faces, subtle symbolic lotuses near each seeker, cool palette with warm highlights.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: frontal Viṣṇu with bold outlines, four seekers in stylized poses, lotus motifs linking them; natural pigments, red/yellow/green palette, temple-wall texture, lamp-lit sanctum feel.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central Viṣṇu (or Krishna-Viṣṇu) medallion with four surrounding vignettes of seekers; lotus borders, deep blue background, gold filigree, peacocks and floral frames, auspicious abundance motifs."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft bells","conch (opening/closing)","low tanpura","footsteps on stone (faint)","quiet congregation"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: मोक्षमाप्नुयात् = मोक्षम् + आप्नुयात् (म् + आ → मा).
FAQs
It presents a phala-śruti style assurance: sincere seekers attain the results they pursue—progeny, wealth, knowledge, and ultimately liberation.
It uses the optative “āpnuyāt” (“may attain”), implying possibility through proper seeking and practice rather than an automatic guarantee.
It encourages purposeful striving: pursue goals through disciplined effort and dharmic means, and keep liberation as the highest aim beyond worldly attainments.