Shloka 16
Ajagara-vrata (The ‘Python’ Discipline): Prahrāda Questions a Wandering Sage
ततो जाम्बूनदी: पात्रीर्वजाड़का विमला: शुभा: । वरान्नपूर्णा विप्रेभ्य: प्रादान्मधुघृतप्लुता:
tato jāmbūnadīḥ pātrīr vajāḍkā vimalāḥ śubhāḥ | varānna-pūrṇā viprebhyaḥ prādān madhu-ghṛta-plutāḥ ||
Pagkaraan, iniharap niya sa mga brāhmaṇa ang malilinis at mapalad na mga bandehadong yari sa ginto ng Jāmbūnada, inukitan at inukitang may mga diyamante, at punô ng piling pagkain—mga matatamis na niluto sa ghee at binuhusan ng pulot at nilinaw na mantikilya—sa gayon ay pinarangalan niya sila sa pamamagitan ng marangyang pagtanggap at mapitagang pagbibigay.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dāna and atithi-satkara as practical dharma: honoring worthy recipients (brāhmaṇas) with purity, respect, and abundance, showing that ethical merit is expressed through reverent, generous giving.
Bhīṣma describes a scene of formal hospitality: diamond-inlaid golden trays are brought and presented to brāhmaṇas, laden with excellent foods—sweet preparations rich with honey and ghee—signifying ceremonial respect and munificent offering.