Shloka 14
Fruits of Righteousness: Charity, Faith, and the Path to Yama
श्रद्धादानेन विज्ञेयमपि वालाग्रमात्रकम् । यत्पात्रादि चतुष्टयं श्रद्धा तेषु सदा मम
śraddhādānena vijñeyamapi vālāgramātrakam | yatpātrādi catuṣṭayaṃ śraddhā teṣu sadā mama
แม้สิ่งเล็กเท่าปลายเส้นผม เมื่อถวายทานด้วยศรัทธา ก็พึงรู้ว่าเป็นกุศลมีความหมาย ไม่ว่าองค์ประกอบสี่ประการเริ่มด้วยผู้รับจะเป็นเช่นไร ความใส่ใจของเราย่อมอยู่ที่ศรัทธาในสิ่งเหล่านั้นเสมอ
Unspecified (context-dependent within Bhūmi-khaṇḍa 68; likely a deity or authoritative narrator teaching on dāna/śraddhā)
Concept: The efficacy of even the tiniest gift depends on śraddhā; among the ‘fourfold factors’ of giving (recipient and related conditions), the divine priority is faith.
Application: When donating or serving, focus on sincerity, humility, and right intention; do not postpone goodness due to small capacity—offer what you can with full heart.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A devotee offers something minuscule—like a single grain or a tiny flower—held carefully between fingers, yet it shines as if weighty with meaning. Behind the scene, a subtle, compassionate divine presence is suggested by a soft aura, indicating that faith magnifies the offering beyond measure.","primary_figures":["devotee donor","subtle divine presence (Vishnu as antaryāmin, suggested)","recipient (brāhmaṇa or devotee)"],"setting":"Quiet shrine corner or simple courtyard with offering plate, water pot, and a calm, uncluttered space emphasizing inner intention","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["pale gold","midnight blue","pearl white","rose pink","soft teal"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: close-up devotional composition—hands offering a tiny flower/grain on a gold-embossed plate; faint Vishnu aura in the background with gold leaf radiance; rich jewel tones, ornate borders, gem-like highlights emphasizing the paradox of small offering and vast merit.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate hands presenting a tiny offering, serene faces, minimal interior; a translucent wash of light behind suggesting the divine witness; cool blues and soft pinks, refined linework and contemplative stillness.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized hands and offering tray, bold outlines; a symbolic halo-field behind indicating divine concern for śraddhā; strong yellow-red-green palette with rhythmic ornamentation and clear iconographic emphasis.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central offering motif framed by lotus vines; tiny offering rendered with intricate detail, surrounded by gold patterns suggesting magnification through devotion; deep indigo ground, ornate floral borders, subtle Vishnu symbols (shankha-chakra) in the textile design."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft tanpura drone","single bell strike","silence","gentle conch in distance"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: श्रद्धादानेन = श्रद्धा + दानेन; विज्ञेयमपि = विज्ञेयम् + अपि; वालाग्रमात्रकम् = वालाग्र + मात्रकम्; यत्पात्रादि = यत् + पात्रादि.
FAQs
It teaches that even a very small gift gains true value when offered with śraddhā (faith/sincere intention), and that faith is central to the proper conditions of giving.
It refers to a traditional fourfold framework connected with charity—beginning with the pātra (worthy recipient) and other supporting factors (such as the giver, the gift, and the proper time/place). The verse emphasizes that śraddhā should pervade these factors.
Do not measure generosity only by quantity; prioritize sincerity, reverence, and right intention, so that giving becomes spiritually meaningful and ethically sound.