Shloka 76
Kāraṇānvēṣaṇam: The 32 Marks of Hari, Defects (Doṣas), Death-Omens, and Hari’s Omnipresence in Social & Household Life
गृह्णाति नित्यं माधवाख्यो हरिश्चेत्येवं ज्ञात्वा देयमन्नादिकं च / एवं ज्ञात्वा दीयमानेन नित्यं प्रीणाति विष्णुर्नान्यथा व्यर्थमेव
gṛhṇāti nityaṃ mādhavākhyo hariścetyevaṃ jñātvā deyamannādikaṃ ca / evaṃ jñātvā dīyamānena nityaṃ prīṇāti viṣṇurnānyathā vyarthameva
เมื่อรู้ว่า พระหริผู้มีพระนามว่ามาธวะทรงรับ (ทานเช่นนี้) เป็นนิตย์ จึงควรถวายอาหารและสิ่งอื่น ๆ ด้วยความเข้าใจนี้ หากถวายเป็นประจำ พระวิษณุย่อมพอพระทัยแท้ มิฉะนั้นก็ไร้ผล
Lord Vishnu (in discourse to Garuda/Vainateya)
Concept: ज्ञानपूर्वकं नित्यदानं विष्णुप्रीतये; भावहीनं दानं निष्फलम्।
Vedantic Theme: Bhāva (right understanding/intention) sanctifies karma; devotion transforms ordinary acts into worship.
Application: Give food/water daily with conscious dedication to Vishnu; maintain consistency (nitya) rather than occasional display; renew sankalpa before giving.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: domestic-social sphere
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.22.75 (give first; otherwise vain); Garuda Purana 3.22.77 (Vasudeva present in the home)
FAQs
This verse states that Hari (Mādhava) accepts such offerings daily; therefore giving food and necessities regularly is presented as a direct way to please Vishnu and gain meaningful spiritual merit.
It emphasizes conscious understanding—giving while knowing it is received by Vishnu. Without that awareness and sincerity, the act is called “vyartha” (fruitless), highlighting inner disposition as essential to efficacy.
Practice regular, mindful giving—especially food and basic support—dedicating it to Vishnu with reverence; avoid mechanical charity done without awareness or ethical intent.