Shloka 86
Vrata–Dāna Compendium at Puṣkara: Puṣpavāhana’s Account and the Ṣaṣṭhī-vrata Purification Rite
समांते श्राद्धकृद्दद्याद्गाश्च पंच पयस्विनीः । वासांसि च पिशंगानि जलकुंभयुतानि च
samāṃte śrāddhakṛddadyādgāśca paṃca payasvinīḥ | vāsāṃsi ca piśaṃgāni jalakuṃbhayutāni ca
เมื่อครบกำหนด (สิ้นปี) ผู้ประกอบพิธีศราทธะพึงถวายทานโคนมห้าตัว และมอบผ้านุ่งสีเหลืองน้ำตาล พร้อมหม้อน้ำประกอบกันด้วย
Unspecified (narrative instruction within Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa context)
Concept: Completion of a vow is sealed by dāna—especially life-sustaining gifts—linking personal discipline to social and ancestral welfare.
Application: Mark the end of any spiritual commitment with tangible charity: support caregivers, food/water initiatives, and ethical giving to worthy recipients, dedicating the merit to ancestors and Vishnu.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"At the vrata’s yearly conclusion, a dignified donor stands before a seated brāhmaṇa, presenting five gentle, milk-yielding cows adorned with simple garlands. Nearby lie tawny garments neatly folded and shining water-pitchers, while a small śrāddha altar with sesame and kusa indicates ancestral intent.","primary_figures":["Vrata-performer (donor)","Brāhmaṇa recipient","Five cows (payośvinīḥ)","Pitṛs (subtle, as translucent silhouettes—optional)"],"setting":"Courtyard beside a ritual platform; cows tethered calmly; dāna items arranged on a clean cloth.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["warm tawny brown","cream white","copper bronze","marigold orange","smoke-gray"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: ceremonial dāna scene with embossed gold borders, donor and brāhmaṇa in rich textiles, five white cows with jeweled forehead ornaments, copper water-pitchers gleaming, stylized śrāddha altar, gold-leaf highlights on garments and ritual vessels, lotus arch framing the act of charity.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: pastoral courtyard with delicate cows, soft earth tones, refined figures exchanging gifts, water-pitchers rendered with subtle metallic wash, a quiet ancestral mood suggested by faint cloud-like pitṛ forms above the altar.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, donor offering garments and kumbhas, cows in stylized profile, red-yellow-green palette, ritual platform with sesame and kusa motifs, expressive eyes and symmetrical composition typical of temple murals.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional charity tableau with ornate floral borders, cows as auspicious central motif, water-pitchers and garments arranged like offerings, lotus and creeper patterns, deep blue background with gold accents to sanctify the dāna."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["low temple bell","soft cow bells","murmured mantras","crackling lamp wick"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: श्राद्धकृद्दद्याद् = श्राद्धकृत् + दद्यात् (व्यञ्जन-सन्धि); दद्याद्गाः = दद्यात् + गाः; गाश्च = गाः + च (विसर्गाभाव/व्यञ्जन-सन्धि)
FAQs
It prescribes dāna (charitable gifting) connected with śrāddha—specifically giving five milk-yielding cows, garments, and water-pitchers at the conclusion of a period described as “samānte” (commonly understood as year-end or completion).
They represent valued, life-supporting gifts: cows for sustenance (milk), garments for basic dignity and welfare, and water-pitchers for the essential provision of water—together forming a complete charitable offering associated with pitṛ-related rites.
The verse highlights gratitude and responsibility expressed through generosity—linking ritual piety (śrāddha) with tangible welfare-giving charity (dāna) rather than mere formal performance.