Shloka 11
The Greatness of the Ancestors: Ekoddiṣṭa Śrāddha, Āśauca Rules, and Sapiṇḍīkaraṇa
स्वास्ति ब्रूयाद्विप्रकरे विसर्गे चाभिरम्यताम् । शेषं पूर्ववदत्रापि कार्यं वेदविदो विदुः
svāsti brūyādviprakare visarge cābhiramyatām | śeṣaṃ pūrvavadatrāpi kāryaṃ vedavido viduḥ
เมื่อจบพิธี ท่ามกลางหมู่พราหมณ์พึงกล่าวคำว่า “สวัสดิ” เป็นมงคล แล้วลาจากด้วยถ้อยคำอันรื่นรมย์ ส่วนที่เหลือนั้น ในที่นี้ก็พึงกระทำดังเดิมทุกประการ ดังที่ผู้รู้พระเวทเข้าใจกัน
Unspecified narrator/instructional voice (context-dependent within Adhyaya 10)
Concept: Auspicious speech and proper leave-taking are part of dharma; ritual efficacy includes correct closure and respectful social conduct.
Application: End meetings, worship, and family rites with blessings, gratitude, and pleasant words; follow established procedure rather than improvising in sacred matters.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A dignified brāhmaṇa assembly sits after a completed rite; the officiant raises his right hand in blessing as the word ‘svasti’ is pronounced. Participants exchange gentle smiles and folded-hand salutations, the atmosphere calm and impeccably ordered.","primary_figures":["officiating brāhmaṇa","brāhmaṇa assembly","householder patron (yajamāna)"],"setting":"Ritual pavilion with kusa mats, small fire altar now quiet, and offering vessels arranged neatly","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["saffron","ivory","smoke gray","maroon","polished silver"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: svasti-vācana moment in a ritual pavilion—officiant blessing the assembly, yajamāna offering namaskāra; gold leaf highlights on borders, vessels, and sacred thread details; rich reds/greens with traditional South Indian ornamentation.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: serene post-ritual gathering with delicate faces and soft textiles; gentle dawn light, refined linework, subtle architectural pavilion, cool shadows and warm saffron accents.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized brāhmaṇas in profile rows, bold outlines, lamp and altar motifs, red/yellow/green pigments; the blessing hand gesture emphasized with rhythmic composition.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central svasti blessing scene framed by lotus and auspicious kalasha motifs; deep blue ground with gold floral borders, symmetrical arrangement, intricate textile patterns."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["single temple bell strike","soft conch note","murmured svasti chant","rustle of kusa grass"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ब्रूयाद्विप्रकरे = ब्रूयात् + विप्रकरे (त् + व् → द् व्). चाभिरम्यताम् = च + अभिरम्यताम् (अ-आगम). अत्रापि = अत्र + अपि.
FAQs
It instructs that one should pronounce an auspicious “svasti” among Brahmins and then conclude by taking leave in a pleasant, agreeable manner.
It indicates that the remaining steps are to be performed exactly as described earlier, following the previously established procedure.
It emphasizes courteous, harmonious closure—ending proceedings with goodwill, respect, and auspicious speech.