Shloka 36
The Glory of the Divine Name and the Doctrine of Name-Offenses
Nāma-aparādha
पुराणं वाचयेद्विप्र सर्वकामार्थसिद्धये । सुवर्णं रजतं वस्त्रं पुष्पमाल्यं तु चंदनम्
purāṇaṃ vācayedvipra sarvakāmārthasiddhaye | suvarṇaṃ rajataṃ vastraṃ puṣpamālyaṃ tu caṃdanam
اے برہمن، تمام مطلوبہ مقاصد کی تکمیل کے لیے پُران کی تلاوت کرانی چاہیے؛ اور سونا، چاندی، کپڑے، پھولوں کی مالا اور چندن نذر کرنا چاہیے۔
Uncertain from single-verse context (likely within a Pulastya–Bhīṣma instructional dialogue in the Brahma-khaṇḍa).
Concept: Arrange Purāṇa recitation for the accomplishment of desired aims, accompanied by respectful offerings (gold, silver, cloth, garlands, sandalwood).
Application: When seeking life goals, anchor them in dharma: sponsor/participate in sacred recitation, give charitably, and refine desires through devotion.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A grand Purāṇa recitation is underway: the brāhmaṇa sits before a manuscript stand, while patrons arrange offerings—gold and silver coins, folded garments, fragrant sandalwood paste, and fresh garlands—on a decorated altar. The air shimmers with incense as the listeners’ wishes are symbolized by small lotus-buds opening above their heads, suggesting ‘siddhi’ through dharmic devotion.","primary_figures":["Purāṇa-vācaka brāhmaṇa","patron householders","devotee listeners","Vishnu symbols (śaṅkha-cakra) on altar"],"setting":"Ceremonial pavilion with a central altar, offering trays, incense stands, and a manuscript lectern; floral toranas and cloth canopies.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["saffron gold","silver gray","indigo blue","sandalwood tan","fresh leaf green"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: elaborate kathā pavilion with the vācaka on a jeweled āsana; patrons presenting gold, silver, folded silk garments, flower garlands, and sandalwood; ornate arch with gold leaf, rich reds/greens, gem-studded ornaments, conch and discus motifs on the altar, radiant halos and intricate borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined recitation gathering with delicate textiles and soft landscape hints; offerings neatly arranged—coins, cloth, garlands, sandal paste; cool indigo and pale gold palette, fine facial features, lyrical composition with flowering trees at the margins.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlined figures around an altar; stylized piles of gold/silver, garlands, and sandalwood; warm red/yellow/green pigments with deep blue accents; temple-wall symmetry and decorative vine borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central altar with offerings and garlands, framed by lotus borders and peacocks; deep blue background with gold detailing; rhythmic floral patterns; subtle Viṣṇu symbols and a celebratory devotional ambience reminiscent of Nathdwara textiles."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"celebratory","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["conch shell","temple bells","hand cymbals (tāla) softly","incense crackle","assembly responses"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: vācayedvipra → vācayet vipra; sarvakāmārthasiddhaye = sarva-kāma-artha-siddhaye (compound); puṣpamālyaṃ = puṣpa-mālyam; caṃdanam → candanam (anusvāra in IAST).
FAQs
It recommends arranging the recitation of the Purāṇa (Purāṇa-śravaṇa/pāṭha) as a spiritually efficacious act aimed at accomplishing desired goals.
They function as customary offerings (dāna/upahāra) associated with honoring sacred recitation and supporting the officiants or recipients, reflecting the Purāṇic ethic of generosity alongside devotion.
Spiritual pursuit is paired with giving: hearing sacred texts is not framed as self-serving alone, but accompanied by respectful offerings and charity.