Shloka 15
Description of the Fruits of Pilgrimage
Puṣkara Tīrtha Māhātmya
प्राप्यंते पार्थिवैरेते समृद्धैर्वा नरैः क्वचित् । न निर्धनैर्नरगणैरेकात्मभिरसाधनैः
prāpyaṃte pārthivairete samṛddhairvā naraiḥ kvacit | na nirdhanairnaragaṇairekātmabhirasādhanaiḥ
สิ่งเหล่านี้ย่อมบรรลุได้โดยกษัตริย์ และบางคราวโดยผู้มั่งคั่ง; แต่หมู่ชนยากไร้ผู้ไร้ปัจจัยและต้องพึ่งตนเพียงลำพัง ย่อมไม่อาจได้มา
Unspecified (narrative voice not indicated in the provided excerpt)
Concept: Certain ritual attainments are contingent on prosperity; therefore alternative dharmic means must exist for the resource-poor.
Application: Avoid spiritual elitism; support community worship and low-cost practices; give opportunities for participation regardless of income.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A split composition: on one side, a prosperous patron funds a grand sacrifice with attendants carrying vessels and heaps of offerings; on the other, a cluster of poor men stand with worn garments, hands folded, unable to procure materials. Above them, a subtle divine presence suggests that grace will be redirected toward simpler, accessible dharma.","primary_figures":["prosperous patron","poor householders (naragaṇa)","sage narrator (off-frame or seated)","attendants carrying ritual goods"],"setting":"sacrificial ground with storage of materials; adjacent humble village edge","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["ochre","indigo","copper","ivory","leaf green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: dual-scene panel—left a lavish yajña with gold leaf on vessels and altar, right humble devotees in simple dress, ornate borders, rich vermilion and emerald, stylized flames and conch motifs, jewel-like highlights emphasizing contrast between opulence and sincerity.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate dual narrative with fine textile patterns, gentle facial expressions of the poor, detailed ritual paraphernalia on the wealthy side, soft dawn sky gradients, lyrical trees and village huts, restrained elegance and emotional nuance.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, symbolic contrast—large stylized yajña implements on one side, simplified figures of the poor on the other, warm yellow-red background, green accents, temple-wall symmetry and iconic clarity.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: decorative border of lotuses and creepers, central contrast tableau with small medallions showing simple bhakti acts (lamp offering, tulasi watering) foreshadowing accessible merit, deep blue ground with gold and white detailing, peacocks and floral filigree."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft mridang pulse","distant fire crackle","village ambience","temple bells"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: pārthivairete = पार्थिवैः + एते; samṛddhairvā = समृद्धैः + वा; nirdhanairnaragaṇair = निर्धनैः + नरगणैः; naragaṇairekātmabhir = नरगणैः + एकात्मभिः
FAQs
It states that certain attainments require material means—typically accessible to rulers or the prosperous—while those lacking resources generally cannot achieve them.
No. It comments on attainments dependent on external resources (sādhana/means), not on inner virtues like devotion, austerity, or ethical conduct.
It highlights the importance of recognizing practical constraints and encourages responsible governance and support systems so that necessary means are available for worthy aims.