Shloka 37
Vrata–Dāna Compendium at Puṣkara: Puṣpavāhana’s Account and the Ṣaṣṭhī-vrata Purification Rite
कल्पं सत्वं समासाद्य विभूतिद्वादशीव्रतं । कुरु राजेंद्र निर्वाणमवश्यं समवाप्स्यसि
kalpaṃ satvaṃ samāsādya vibhūtidvādaśīvrataṃ | kuru rājeṃdra nirvāṇamavaśyaṃ samavāpsyasi
ข้าแต่ราชาเหนือราชาทั้งหลาย เมื่อรับเอาวินัยอันบริสุทธิ์แบบสัตตวิกตามครรลองแล้ว จงถือพรตวิภูติ-ทวาทศีเถิด ท่านจักบรรลุนิรวาณ (โมกษะ) อย่างแน่นอน
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Concept: Sāttvika discipline, when formalized as a Dvādaśī-vrata, becomes a reliable vehicle toward liberation.
Application: Adopt a consistent, sattvic routine (truthfulness, moderation, purity of diet and intent) and keep a monthly Dvādaśī observance with prayer, charity, and restraint; track vows to build steadiness.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
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Sandhi Resolution Notes: समासाद्य (ल्यप्) ‘having attained’; विभूतिद्वादशीव्रतं समासपदम्; निर्वाणमवश्यं = निर्वाणम् + अवश्यम्; समवाप्स्यसि भविष्यत्कालः।
FAQs
It recommends observing the Vibhūti-Dvādaśī vrata (a Dvādaśī vow), undertaken with a sāttvika (pure) disposition and performed according to proper rule.
It promises nirvāṇa—liberation/final release—as the assured outcome of sincerely performing this vow.
The verse emphasizes disciplined observance (kalpa), inner purity (sattva), and steadfast religious practice (vrata) as direct supports for liberation.