Shloka 52
Vrata–Dāna Compendium at Puṣkara: Puṣpavāhana’s Account and the Ṣaṣṭhī-vrata Purification Rite
संपूज्य विप्रमिथुनं गौरी मे प्रीयतामिति । एतद्गौरीव्रतं नाम भवानीलोकदायकम्
saṃpūjya vipramithunaṃ gaurī me prīyatāmiti | etadgaurīvrataṃ nāma bhavānīlokadāyakam
బ్రాహ్మణ దంపతిని విధివిధానంగా పూజించి—“గౌరీ నాపై ప్రసన్నురాలవుగాక” అని ప్రార్థించాలి. దీనినే ‘గౌరీవ్రతం’ అంటారు; ఇది భవానీ లోకాన్ని ప్రసాదిస్తుంది.
Unspecified in the provided excerpt (context-dependent narration within Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa 20)
Concept: Worship of a brāhmaṇa couple as a living symbol of auspicious union, coupled with prayer to Gaurī, constitutes Gaurī-vrata yielding Bhavānī’s realm.
Application: Honor and support stable households and elders; offer respectful hospitality to couples (especially learned/virtuous), and cultivate gratitude toward the divine feminine for protection and auspiciousness.
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A brāhmaṇa couple sits on a clean āsana, receiving flowers, sandal paste, and respectful offerings from a devotee who folds hands and prays, “Gaurī me prīyatām.” Behind them, a gentle vision of Gaurī appears—moonlike face, lotus in hand—bestowing blessing and a path toward Bhavānī-loka.","primary_figures":["Gaurī/Parvatī (visionary presence)","brāhmaṇa couple","devotee performing pūjā"],"setting":"domestic shrine space or temple courtyard with ritual tray (puṣpa, candana, dīpa), kalasha, and clean seating mats","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["lotus pink","moon white","emerald green","vermillion","soft gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Gaurī enthroned with gold leaf halo and ornate jewelry; below, a brāhmaṇa couple seated receiving pūjā from a devotee; rich reds and greens, embossed gold on crowns and ornaments, symmetrical altar elements, traditional South Indian iconography with gem-like detailing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate household pūjā—devotee offering flowers to a serene brāhmaṇa couple; a translucent Gaurī apparition in the upper corner; delicate brushwork, refined faces, pastel pinks and greens, patterned shawls, small shrine lamp and incense smoke curling.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines—Gaurī in a blessing posture within a circular aura; brāhmaṇa couple and devotee below with ritual items; strong red/yellow/green palette, stylized eyes, temple-wall composition with decorative borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central blessing motif of Gaurī framed by lotus creepers; below, dampatī-pūjā scene with floral offerings and lamps; intricate border patterns, deep blues and gold accents, abundant lotuses and auspicious symbols (kalasha, swastika) in Nathdwara-like ornamentation."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["temple bells","incense crackle","soft hand cymbals","women’s ululation (ritual)","silence after prayer"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: एतद्गौरीव्रतं = एतत् + गौरीव्रतम्
FAQs
It prescribes honoring and worshipping a Brahmin couple and then praying for Gaurī’s grace—this is identified as the Gaurī-vrata.
The verse states it is “bhavānī-loka-dāyakam,” i.e., it grants attainment of Bhavānī’s realm (a posthumous spiritual destination associated with the Goddess).
It emphasizes reverence toward virtuous householders and the sanctity of honoring guests/elders (dharma of respect and generosity) as part of devotional observance.