Shloka 30
The Glory of Dhātrī (Āmalakī) and Tulasī: Ekādaśī Observance and Protection from Preta States
अस्य दर्शनमात्रेण ये वै पापिष्ठजंतवः । सर्वे ते प्रपलायंते ग्रहा दुष्टाश्च दारुणाः
asya darśanamātreṇa ye vai pāpiṣṭhajaṃtavaḥ | sarve te prapalāyaṃte grahā duṣṭāśca dāruṇāḥ
దీని కేవలం దర్శనమాత్రంతోనే అత్యంత పాపిష్ఠ జీవులందరూ పారిపోతారు; అలాగే దుష్టమైన, భయంకరమైన గ్రహదోషాలు కూడా తొలగిపోతాయి.
Unspecified (context-dependent within Adhyaya 60)
Concept: Darśana of the sacred (here, dhātrī or its sanctified presence) repels sin and hostile graha influences; purity has an active, protective potency.
Application: Create a daily ‘darśana’ routine—altar, sacred plants, images—paired with ethical living; for anxiety around ‘graha’ afflictions, prioritize devotion, charity, and steadiness over fear-based remedies.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A sacred dhātrī tree or a shining āmalakī fruit on a pedestal radiates a protective halo; shadowy figures representing pāpa recoil and scatter like startled birds. Above, stylized navagraha symbols—dark and jagged—break apart and flee, replaced by a calm conch-shaped aura suggesting Viṣṇu’s protection.","primary_figures":["dhātrī (āmalakī) as sacred object/tree","personified pāpa (shadow forms)","navagraha symbols (anthropomorphic or emblematic)","a devotee witnessing darśana"],"setting":"Temple courtyard or sacred grove with a small pedestal, rangoli patterns, and a protective circle of light around the dhātrī.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["radiant gold","midnight black","emerald green","white jasmine","deep blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central dhātrī tree/fruit with heavy gold-leaf aura, fleeing dark graha figures at the edges, a devotee in añjali, ornate temple pillars, embossed gold borders and jewel tones; dramatic protective energy.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a grove with a luminous fruit on a small altar, delicate shadows fleeing into the forest, subtle navagraha emblems dissolving in the sky; cool greens and blues, refined linework, gentle yet powerful mood.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold-outlined dhātrī motif with concentric protective halos, stylized graha faces retreating, symmetrical temple courtyard framing; strong red-yellow-green palette with rhythmic ornamentation.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central sacred dhātrī motif framed by lotus borders; navagraha icons arranged around the border but shown scattering outward; deep blue ground, gold highlights, intricate floral patterns and auspicious symbols."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"fast-dramatic","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch blast","temple bells","rustling leaves","protective mantra hum","sudden silence after cadence"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: पापिष्ठजंतवः = पापिष्ठ + जन्तवः; दुष्टाश्च = दुष्टाः + च.
FAQs
It states that mere darśana of the referenced sacred object/person/place has a protective, purifying effect: extremely sinful beings and harmful forces are said to flee.
In Purāṇic usage, grahāḥ can mean seizing/afflicting forces, often associated with planetary influences or spirit-like afflictions; here they are described as duṣṭa (malevolent) and dāruṇa (terrible).
The verse implies that approaching the sacred (through reverent darśana) is transformative—encouraging turning toward purity and devotion rather than remaining in harmful or sinful tendencies.