Shloka 67
The Marks of Merit and the Destinies of Beings
Divine vs Demonic Traits
यज्ञव्रताग्निकर्माणः षट्कर्मपरिनिश्चयाः । अतिकृच्छ्रे च तेषां वै न पापे वर्तते मनः
yajñavratāgnikarmāṇaḥ ṣaṭkarmapariniścayāḥ | atikṛcchre ca teṣāṃ vai na pāpe vartate manaḥ
ผู้ที่อุทิศตนต่อยัญญะ วรตะ และกิจแห่งไฟบูชา และตั้งมั่นในหน้าที่ทั้งหกประการ ย่อมไม่ปล่อยให้จิตไปสู่บาป แม้ยามทุกข์ยากยิ่งนัก
Not explicitly identifiable from the single verse (context needed from surrounding verses of Adhyaya 76).
Concept: Firm establishment in yajña, vrata, agni-kārya, and the ṣaṭ-karmas fortifies the mind so it does not incline toward pāpa even under duress.
Application: Maintain non-negotiable daily disciplines (prayer/japa, honest livelihood, study, charity). When stressed, return to routine rather than impulsive shortcuts.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Inside a yajña-śālā, disciplined householders tend three sacred fires while reciting mantras; their faces are calm even as storm clouds gather outside, symbolizing hardship. A subtle aura of steadiness surrounds them, showing the mind’s refusal to turn toward sin.","primary_figures":["brāhmaṇa ritualists","gṛhastha couple tending agni","students assisting with samidh and ladles"],"setting":"ritual hall with vedi, kuśa grass, ladles, ghee pots, and three fires (gārhapatya/āhavanīya/dakṣiṇa)","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["ember orange","ash white","deep maroon","bronze gold","storm blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a richly ornamented yajña-śālā with three stylized fires, brāhmaṇa couple offering ājya with gold-leaf highlights on vessels and flames; dramatic contrast of dark blue storm outside and radiant ritual interior, gem-studded ornaments, symmetrical composition.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate indoor ritual scene with delicate smoke curls, soft shading on faces, and a hint of rain beyond a doorway; cool blues and warm embers balanced, refined linework and gentle naturalism.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlined figures tending sacred fires, ritual implements simplified into iconic shapes; strong red/yellow/green pigments, black contours, expressive eyes conveying steadiness amid adversity.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: symbolic yajña scene framed by lotus and vine borders; stylized flames and conch-disc motifs suggesting Viṣṇu as inner recipient of yajña; deep indigo ground with gold and vermilion detailing, intricate floral patterns."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["homa fire crackle","mantra cadence","distant thunder","conch shell (soft, occasional)","rain patter"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: षट्कर्म = षट् + कर्म; अन्यत्र समासप्रधान पदानि।
FAQs
It teaches that disciplined religious practice—vows, sacrificial duties, and firm commitment to prescribed conduct—stabilizes the mind so it does not incline toward sin even under severe pressure.
In classical dharma tradition, ṣaṭkarma commonly refers to six Brahminical duties such as studying and teaching, performing sacrifices and officiating for others, giving gifts and accepting gifts (exact listings may vary by dharma text).
Both: it references external disciplines (yajña, vrata, agni-karma) but highlights their intended inner fruit—keeping the mind from turning toward wrongdoing, especially in adversity.