Shloka 91
Tīrtha-Māhātmya Sequence: Sacred Fords, Baths, Gifts, and Śrāddha
Narmadā-Belt Itinerary
कामदेवदिने तस्मिन्नहल्यां तु प्रपूजयेत् । यत्र तत्र समुत्पन्नो नरस्तत्र प्रियो भवेत्
kāmadevadine tasminnahalyāṃ tu prapūjayet | yatra tatra samutpanno narastatra priyo bhavet
ในวันอันศักดิ์สิทธิ์แด่กามเทวะนั้น พึงบูชาอหัลยาเป็นพิเศษ บุรุษจะเกิด ณ ที่ใดก็ตาม ณ ที่นั้นเองย่อมเป็นที่รักและเป็นที่พอใจของผู้คน
Not specified in the provided excerpt (contextual speaker in Svargakhaṇḍa Adhyaya 18 not given).
Concept: Devotional worship on a designated tithi yields relational harmony and belovedness; sacred time sanctifies ordinary life.
Application: On a chosen auspicious day, perform focused pūjā (lamp, flowers, mantra, charity) with ethical conduct; cultivate kindness and fidelity so ‘belovedness’ becomes dharmic, not merely sensual.
Primary Rasa: shringara
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A springtime courtyard shrine is prepared with fresh mango leaves and fragrant blossoms; a small icon or symbolic representation of Ahalyā is honored with lamps and sandal paste on Kāmadeva-dina. The worshipper’s posture is humble, while the atmosphere suggests gentle attraction transformed into auspicious goodwill that follows one wherever one lives.","primary_figures":["Ahalyā (as revered figure/icon)","householder worshipper","Kāmadeva (symbolic presence via floral motifs)"],"setting":"Domestic shrine or temple side-altar with spring flowers, incense, and a copper lamp; subtle Cupid-like floral banners rather than overt sensuality.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["spring green","marigold orange","rose red","sandalwood beige","lamp-gold"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Ahalyā honored on a decorated altar with gold-leaf arch, thick gesso relief for lamp flames and floral garlands; worshipper offering flowers; rich reds/greens, gem-studded borders, traditional South Indian ornamentation, Kāmadeva suggested through sugarcane-bow floral emblem in the background.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: Intimate spring shrine scene with delicate blossoms, soft pastel palette, refined faces; Ahalyā depicted as a serene revered figure within a small niche; lyrical vines and birds, gentle romantic undertone kept devotional.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: Bold-lined altar with lamp and garlands, Ahalyā in calm frontal icon pose; stylized floral motifs indicating Kāmadeva-dina; warm yellow-red-green pigments, temple-wall symmetry.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Floral abundance with lotus and creeper borders; central shrine honoring Ahalyā, surrounded by peacocks and spring blossoms; deep blue ground with gold highlights, devotional textile intricacy, Kāmadeva hinted via floral arrows motif."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["temple bells","soft hand cymbals","spring birds","incense crackle"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: तस्मिन्नहल्याम् = तस्मिन् + अहल्याम्; नरस्तत्र = नरः + तत्र.
FAQs
It prescribes reverential worship (pūjā) of Ahalyā on the day associated with Kāma-deva.
The verse states that the person becomes “प्रिय” (beloved/pleasing) in whatever place they are born—i.e., they gain social affection and favorable regard.
It emphasizes disciplined devotional observance (pūjā tied to a sacred day) and presents a phala-śruti that links devotion with harmonious social outcomes (being loved and accepted).