Varaha Purana 162.19: Adhyaya 162, Shloka 19
The Efficacy and Merit of Cakra-tīrtha
दिव्यज्ञानॆन तं ज्ञात्वा पूजयामास तं द्विजः ॥ पूजयित्वा यथान्यायं कन्यां तस्मै ददौ तदा ॥
divyajñānena taṁ jñātvā pūjayāmāsa taṁ dvijaḥ || pūjayitvā yathānyāyaṁ kanyāṁ tasmai dadau tadā ||
พราหมณ์นั้นรู้จักเขาด้วยญาณทิพย์ จึงบูชาและให้เกียรติแก่เขา ครั้นบูชาตามธรรมเนียมอันควรแล้ว ก็ยกธิดาให้แก่เขาในกาลนั้น
Varāha (default narrative frame)
Varaha Avatara Context: {"is_varaha_focus":false}
Bhu Devi Dialogue: {"is_dialogue":false}
Mathura Mandala: {"is_mathura_related":false}
Dharma Shastra: {"has_dharma_rule":true,"topic":"varnashrama","instruction_summary":"Recognizing worth, one should honor a brāhmaṇa/guest properly; giving a daughter in marriage follows prescribed custom (yathā-nyāya) and social dharma.","karmic_consequence":"Proper pūjā and dharmic marriage strengthen lineage, social order, and merit; irregular or exploitative unions and disrespect to the worthy bring blame and adverse karmic results."}
Vrata Mahatmya: {"has_vrata":false}
Cosmic Boar Symbolism: {"has_symbolism":false}
Philosophical Teaching: {"has_teaching":true,"teaching_type":"dharma-social philosophy","core_concept":"Inner discernment should culminate in outward dharmic conduct—honor, right procedure, and responsible family decisions.","practical_application":"Let recognition of virtue lead to concrete support (respect, protection, rightful alliances) rather than mere admiration."}
Subject Matter: ["Ethics","Social institutions","Cultural heritage"]
Primary Rasa: śānta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: household/social space
Related Themes: Varāha Purāṇa 162.19 (arrival of the guest); Varāha Purāṇa 162.22-24 (household life and ensuing ethical inquiry)
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A brāhmaṇa host, having perceived the guest’s true worth, performs respectful pūjā and then offers his daughter in marriage in a formal household rite.","item_prompts":["pūjā seat (āsana)","water for pādya/arghya","flower garland","daughter veiled with ornaments","fire/ritual tray","gesture of giving (kanyā-dāna)"],"kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: frontal figures, ritual objects simplified but iconic, rich reds/greens, calm sacred domesticity.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore style: gold-leaf emphasis on ornaments and ritual vessels, halo-like aura for the honored guest, symmetrical composition.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style: refined facial expressions, detailed textiles, soft glow around lamps and offerings, understated sanctity.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari style: intimate interior scene, delicate jewelry, narrative clarity with minimal props, gentle color gradients."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"auspicious, formal","suggested_raga":"Kalyani","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"measured, ceremonious"}
FAQs
It illustrates how Purāṇic stories integrate social transactions (marriage alliance) with ideals of discernment and proper procedure (nyāya/custom).
No new location is specified in this verse; it continues the household setting established earlier.
It emphasizes honoring guests appropriately and conducting major life decisions in accordance with recognized norms.
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