Shloka 34
मुक्ता-उत्पत्ति-भेदाः, मूल्य-मान-निर्णयः, शोधन-परीक्षा-लक्षणानि
Pearl Sources, Valuation, Refinement, and Identification
षष्टिर्निकरशीर्षं स्यात्तस्या मूल्यं चतुर्दश / अशीतिर्नवतिश्चैव कूप्येति परिकीर्तिता / एकादश स्यान्नव च तयोर्मूल्यमनुक्रमात्
ṣaṣṭirnikaraśīrṣaṃ syāttasyā mūlyaṃ caturdaśa / aśītirnavatiścaiva kūpyeti parikīrtitā / ekādaśa syānnava ca tayormūlyamanukramāt
ساٹھ (اکائیاں) کو ‘نِکَر-شیِرش’ کہا گیا ہے اور اس کی قیمت چودہ ہے۔ اسی اور نوّے کو ‘کوپْیَ’ پیمانے کہا گیا ہے؛ ان دونوں کی قیمتیں بالترتیب گیارہ اور نو ہیں۔
Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda)
Concept: Naming conventions (nikara-śīrṣa, kūpya) and fixed valuations create social trust and reduce adharma in exchange.
Vedantic Theme: Śabda (name) as a conventional marker in vyavahāra; order (krama) as a dharmic principle.
Application: Maintain standardized terminology and published price tables; train officials/merchants to follow sequence accurately.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.69.30; Garuda Purana 1.69.31; Garuda Purana 1.69.32; Garuda Purana 1.69.33
FAQs
This verse defines specific numerical groupings and their stated values, indicating that offerings and ritual-related donations were expected to follow recognized standards rather than arbitrary amounts.
Indirectly: it supports the broader Preta Kanda framework where properly measured and correctly executed rites (including dāna) are presented as aids to the deceased’s post-death journey.
When performing śrāddha or related charitable acts, follow clear, consistent standards—give thoughtfully, transparently, and in accordance with your tradition’s established guidance.