Shloka 164
Karma, Non-Violence, Tīrtha & Gaṅgā Merit, Vaiṣṇava Protection, Śālagrāma Worship, and Ekādaśī as Deliverance
बालत्वे यौवने वापि वार्द्धके वा विशांवर । उपोष्यैकादशीं नूनं नैति पापोऽतिदुर्गतिम्
bālatve yauvane vāpi vārddhake vā viśāṃvara | upoṣyaikādaśīṃ nūnaṃ naiti pāpo'tidurgatim
โอ้ผู้ประเสริฐในหมู่มนุษย์ ไม่ว่าในวัยเด็ก วัยหนุ่ม หรือวัยชรา ผู้ใดถืออุโบสถในวันเอกาทศีอย่างแน่นอน แม้มีบาปก็ไม่ตกสู่คติอันน่าสยดสยองยิ่ง
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Concept: Ekādaśī-upavāsa protects even the sinful from the gravest downfall when practiced sincerely at any age.
Application: Keep Ekādaśī as a consistent monthly anchor: simplify diet/fasting, increase japa/reading, avoid harm and harsh speech, and dedicate the day’s restraint to Viṣṇu.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A devotee at three life-stages—child, youth, and elder—stands before a serene Viṣṇu shrine, each holding a small lamp and a tulasī sprig, symbolizing that Ekādaśī’s grace spans the whole human journey. Behind them, a shadowy chasm labeled ‘duḥgati’ recedes, dispelled by a soft divine radiance from Hari’s lotus feet.","primary_figures":["Vishnu (Hari)","child devotee","youth devotee","elder devotee","temple priest (optional)"],"setting":"A quiet temple courtyard with a tulasī-vṛndāvana, stone steps, and a small sanctum doorway; minimal crowd to emphasize personal vow.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["sapphire blue","lotus pink","gold leaf","deep maroon","soft sandalwood beige"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: Viṣṇu standing in samabhanga with śaṅkha-cakra-gadā-padma, halo and arch (prabhāmaṇḍala) in heavy gold leaf; three devotees (child/youth/elder) offering lamps near a tulasī-vṛndāvana, rich reds and greens, gem-studded ornaments, ornate temple pillars, luminous gold highlights emphasizing protection from duḥgati.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: a lyrical temple courtyard at dusk with delicate linework; three age-stages of devotees in simple garments holding diyas and tulasī, Viṣṇu’s shrine glowing softly; cool indigo shadows, refined faces, gentle hills in the distance, subtle symbolism of a dark ravine fading behind them.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and natural pigments; Viṣṇu with large expressive eyes and elaborate crown, devotees in three age-stages in front of a tulasī altar; warm red/yellow/green palette, temple-wall aesthetic, rhythmic ornamentation and floral borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: Viṣṇu-centered devotional tableau with lotus motifs and intricate floral borders; devotees offering lamps on Ekādaśī beside a prominent tulasī-vṛndāvana, peacocks and temple bells as decorative elements, deep blues and gold accents, symmetrical composition reminiscent of Nathdwara tradition."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["temple bells","soft conch shell","low drone (tanpura)","evening silence"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: वापि → वा + अपि; उपोष्यैकादशीम् → उपोष्य + एकादशीम्; पापोऽतिदुर्गतिम् → पापः + अतिदुर्गतिम्; नैति → न + एति.
FAQs
The verse praises observing an Ekādaśī fast (ekādaśī-upavāsa/vrata) as a powerful discipline.
No. It explicitly includes childhood, youth, and old age, indicating the vow is beneficial at any stage of life.
It teaches that sincere religious discipline—especially Ekādaśī observance—can prevent severe spiritual downfall even for one burdened with past wrongdoing.