Shloka 109
Genealogy of the Ancestors (Pitṛs) and the Procedure of Śrāddha
वर्जयेत्क्रोधपरतां स्मरन्नारायणं हरिम् । तृप्तान्ज्ञात्वा पुनः कुर्याद्विकिरं सार्ववर्णिकं
varjayetkrodhaparatāṃ smarannārāyaṇaṃ harim | tṛptānjñātvā punaḥ kuryādvikiraṃ sārvavarṇikaṃ
เมื่อระลึกถึงนารายณะ ผู้เป็นหริ พึงละเว้นความถูกครอบงำด้วยโทสะ ครั้นตรวจให้แน่ใจว่าทุกคนอิ่มเอมแล้ว จึงแจกจ่ายภักษา/เครื่องบูชาอีกครั้งอย่างเสมอภาคแก่ทุกวรรณะ
Unspecified (narrative injunction within Sṛṣṭikhaṇḍa 1.9)
Concept: Remembrance of Nārāyaṇa restrains anger and purifies social action; after ensuring satisfaction, distribute without bias.
Application: When serving others, pause to remember the Divine before reacting; verify needs are met, then share resources fairly—especially after ‘priority’ obligations are fulfilled.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"The host stands with a calm face, palms briefly joined in Nārāyaṇa-smaraṇa, while a faint storm of anger dissolves like smoke behind him. Seeing the guests satisfied, he walks along a line of people of varied stations, distributing remaining portions evenly, turning the courtyard into a scene of quiet justice.","primary_figures":["householder (yajamāna)","Nārāyaṇa (symbolic presence: small icon or radiant aura)","recipients of varied varṇas/classes"],"setting":"ritual courtyard with leftover offerings in a vessel; a small Nārāyaṇa image or śālagrāma on a pedestal; recipients seated in an orderly line","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["sapphire blue","ash white","brass gold","earth brown","lotus pink"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central yajamāna with folded hands before a small Nārāyaṇa icon, gold leaf aura radiating; then distributing food equally to a diverse seated assembly; rich reds/greens, gem-studded ornaments on the icon pedestal, symmetrical composition emphasizing dharmic balance.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical scene of restraint—soft facial expression, delicate hand gesture of remembrance; recipients in varied attire seated under a shaded veranda; cool blues and gentle earth tones, refined lines showing equal portions being given.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized Nārāyaṇa presence as a radiant emblem; the host’s posture firm and composed; rhythmic distribution to many figures; saturated pigments and temple-wall dignity highlighting krodha-tyāga.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Nārāyaṇa-smaraṇa motif framed by lotus borders; deep blue field with gold highlights; rows of recipients rendered decoratively; emphasis on equal distribution as a devotional act, with intricate floral patterns and sacred symmetry."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["soft conch","steady bell pulse","murmured 'Nārāyaṇa'","quiet footsteps on courtyard floor"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: वर्जयेत्क्रोधपरताम् = वर्जयेत् + क्रोधपरताम्; स्मरन्नारायणम् = स्मरन् + नारायणम्; तृप्तान्ज्ञात्वा = तृप्तान् + ज्ञात्वा; कुर्याद्विकिरम् = कुर्यात् + विकिरम्.
FAQs
It advises remembering Nārāyaṇa (Hari) and consciously avoiding an anger-driven state.
It implies distributing offerings/food without discrimination—extending it impartially to all varṇas (social classes).
Self-control (especially over anger) and fairness in giving—ensuring people are satisfied and then distributing again equitably.