Shloka 35
Vows of Hari and the Hundred Names of Suputra (Viṣṇu/Kṛṣṇa): Ritual Metadata and Fruits of Japa
विना विघ्नं नरः पुत्र संप्रयाति जनार्दनम् । श्राद्धकाले हि यो मर्त्यो विप्राणां भुंजतां पुरः
vinā vighnaṃ naraḥ putra saṃprayāti janārdanam | śrāddhakāle hi yo martyo viprāṇāṃ bhuṃjatāṃ puraḥ
ดูก่อนบุตรเอ๋ย มนุษย์ย่อมเข้าถึงพระชนารทนะ (พระวิษณุ) โดยปราศจากอุปสรรค—คือผู้ที่ในกาลศราทธะนั่งอยู่เบื้องหน้าพราหมณ์ทั้งหลายด้วยความเคารพ ขณะท่านกำลังฉันภัตตาหาร
Unspecified (context-dependent; likely a senior narrator addressing 'putra')
Concept: Pitṛ-sevā through proper śrāddha conduct becomes a direct, obstacle-free path to Janārdana.
Application: During ancestral rites, remain attentive and present, serve respectfully, avoid distractions, and treat the feeding of brāhmaṇas as worship offered to Vishnu.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Inside a lamp-lit courtyard prepared for śrāddha, a householder stands with folded hands before seated brāhmaṇas who are eating from leaf-plates. Behind the scene, a subtle divine vision shows Janārdana’s presence—blue-hued, serene—signifying the ‘unobstructed’ path created by humble service.","primary_figures":["Gṛhastha devotee (householder)","Brāhmaṇas (ritual guests)","Janārdana (Vishnu, subtle/visionary presence)","Pitṛs (faint ancestral silhouettes, optional)"],"setting":"Ritual courtyard/verandah with kuśa grass, water pot (kalaśa), sesame (tila), lamps, and offerings arranged; brāhmaṇas seated in a row for bhojana.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["deep indigo","ghee-lamp gold","sandalwood beige","tulasi green","vermillion red"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a śrāddha courtyard scene with the devotee standing reverently before brāhmaṇas eating on banana leaves; Janārdana appears in a small aureole above, sapphire-blue with conch and discus; heavy gold leaf halos, rich maroon background, emerald borders, gem-studded ornaments, traditional South Indian iconography, intricate floral motifs around the ritual vessels.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate domestic śrāddha setting with delicate linework; brāhmaṇas seated on white cloth, leaf-plates and small brass lotas; the devotee with folded hands; a translucent vision of Vishnu in the sky; cool pastel palette, refined faces, lyrical architecture and a small garden corner with tulasi plant.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlined figures in a ritual hall; brāhmaṇas in seated row, the devotee standing; Janārdana rendered with large expressive eyes in a radiant mandala above; natural pigment reds/yellows/greens, stylized lotus borders, temple-wall aesthetic, ornate jewelry and patterned textiles.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional courtyard framed by lotus and creeper borders; brāhmaṇas dining as a sacred offering; Vishnu’s presence suggested through a central lotus medallion with conch-disc symbols; deep blue ground with gold highlights, intricate floral filigree, peacocks at the border, ceremonial vessels rendered with fine detail."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","low conch shell","murmured mantras","clinking brass vessels","ritual silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: (No major external sandhi beyond standard euphony in recitation.)
FAQs
It praises respectfully remaining present before the brāhmaṇas as they partake of the śrāddha meal, implying attentive service and proper ritual decorum.
The verse links correct śrāddha conduct with spiritual fruition, stating that such observance leads one to attain Janārdana without hindrances—framing śrāddha as aligned with Vaiṣṇava merit.
It emphasizes reverence, attentiveness, and disciplined presence during sacred duties—suggesting that sincere, proper conduct in ritual service removes obstacles on one’s spiritual path.