Shloka 37
Description of the Worship of the Planets
मतिमपि च जनानां यो ददातींद्रलोके विधिशिवविबुधेन्द्रैः पूज्यते कल्पमेकम् । य इदं शृणुयान्नित्यमृषीणां चरितं शुभम्
matimapi ca janānāṃ yo dadātīṃdraloke vidhiśivavibudhendraiḥ pūjyate kalpamekam | ya idaṃ śṛṇuyānnityamṛṣīṇāṃ caritaṃ śubham
และผู้ใดมอบปัญญาแก่ชนทั้งหลาย ผู้นั้นย่อมได้รับเกียรติในอินทรโลกตลอดหนึ่งกัลป์ เป็นที่สักการะของพระพรหม พระศิวะ และจอมเทพทั้งหลาย ผู้ใดสดับเรื่องราวอันเป็นมงคลแห่งจริยาของฤๅษีทั้งหลายนี้เป็นนิตย์ ย่อมได้บุญเช่นนั้น
Unspecified narrator (context-dependent within Adhyaya 82)
Concept: Bestowing wisdom and regularly listening to the auspicious deeds of sages yields exalted honor—even in heaven for a kalpa—showing that teaching and śravaṇa are high dharma.
Application: Share knowledge responsibly (teach, mentor, counsel); cultivate a habit of listening to saintly lives; measure success by uplift of others’ buddhi rather than mere gain.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: celestial_realm
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"In Indraloka’s jeweled assembly, a luminous teacher who has uplifted minds is honored on a celestial seat while devas shower flowers. Brahmā and Śiva appear as revered witnesses among the vibudha-indras, acknowledging the power of wisdom-giving; below, a stream of listeners hears the bright, auspicious deeds of sages like a living garland of tradition.","primary_figures":["a dharma-teacher/giver of wisdom","Indra","Brahma","Shiva","devas (vibudha-indras)","listeners hearing ṛṣi-carita"],"setting":"Celestial court of Indraloka with crystal pillars, flower rain, and a distant view of heavenly gardens.","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["celestial silver","lapis blue","sunlit gold","rose pink","jade green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Indraloka sabhā with Indra enthroned, honoring a radiant teacher; Brahmā and Śiva seated as august witnesses; heavy gold leaf on crowns and halos, gem-studded ornaments, flower rain, and ornate arches; rich reds and greens with luminous gold detailing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a refined celestial durbar with delicate brushwork; cool lapis and silver tones, soft flower rain; the honored teacher calm and luminous; Brahmā and Śiva rendered with gentle dignity; airy gardens and clouds in the background.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: symmetrical heavenly court with bold outlines; Indra, Brahmā, Śiva, and the honored teacher in iconic poses; patterned flower rain and stylized clouds; strong red-yellow-green palette with black contouring and temple-wall grandeur.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: a celebratory court framed by lotus and floral borders; peacocks and garlands; deep blue ground with gold highlights; the honored teacher at center receiving flower showers, with celestial attendants arranged rhythmically like a kīrtan circle, emphasizing śravaṇa of ṛṣi-carita as auspicious."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["flower shower hush","celestial drums (dundubhi)","conch shell","choral chanting","wind through heavenly trees"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ददातींद्रलोके → ददाति इन्द्रलोके; नित्यमृषीणां → नित्यं ऋषीणाम्; विधिशिवविबुधेन्द्रैः = विधि-शिव-विबुधेन्द्रैः (द्वन्द्व-समास).
FAQs
It praises śravaṇa—regularly listening to sacred, auspicious narratives, here specifically the righteous deeds (carita) of the sages.
Such a person is said to be honored in Indra’s realm (Svarga/Indraloka) for an entire kalpa and revered even by Brahmā, Śiva, and the leading gods.
Sharing wisdom and cultivating attentive listening to virtuous lives are presented as high meritorious acts that elevate both character and spiritual destiny.