Shloka 31
Kāruṇya-stotra Phalaśruti; Dream-Darśana of Vāsudeva; Manifestation and Pratiṣṭhā of Jagannātha, Balabhadra (Ananta), and Subhadrā
दत्वा दानं तु विप्रेभ्यो ग्रामांश्च नगराणि च । कृत्वा पौर्वाह्णिकं कर्म जगाम स नृपोत्तमः ॥ ३१ ॥
datvā dānaṃ tu viprebhyo grāmāṃśca nagarāṇi ca | kṛtvā paurvāhṇikaṃ karma jagāma sa nṛpottamaḥ || 31 ||
اس نے برہمنوں کو دان دیا—یہاں تک کہ گاؤں اور شہر بھی—اور پیش از دوپہر کے مقررہ اعمال ادا کر کے وہ افضل بادشاہ روانہ ہو گیا۔
Narada (narrative voice within Uttara-Bhaga context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It presents the ideal dharmic sequence for a ruler: generous dāna to worthy recipients (vipras) followed by punctual performance of nitya/naimittika rites, showing that charity and ritual discipline together uphold merit (puṇya) and social-spiritual order.
While not explicitly naming bhakti, the verse supports devotion indirectly by showing disciplined daily worship/rites (paurvāhṇika karma) and selfless giving—both classic supports for sattva and reverence that mature into Viṣṇu-bhakti in Purāṇic dharma.
The timing and correctness of “paurvāhṇika” rites implies Vedāṅga competence—especially Kalpa (ritual procedure) and Jyotiṣa (auspicious/appropriate time divisions of the day) used to schedule and execute daily duties.