Shloka 64
The Tale of the Five Pretas and the Glory of Puṣkara & the Eastern Sarasvatī
अघमर्षणजप्येन भवेद्वै फलदायकम् । विप्रैर्वाक्यावसाने तु सर्वैस्तैस्तु तथा कृतम्
aghamarṣaṇajapyena bhavedvai phaladāyakam | viprairvākyāvasāne tu sarvaistaistu tathā kṛtam
اَغمَرشَن سُوکت کے جپ سے یقیناً پھل عطا ہوتا ہے۔ اور جب کلام ختم ہوا تو اُن سب برہمنوں نے ویسا ہی کر دکھایا۔
Narrator (contextual; specific dialogue speaker not explicit in this single verse)
Concept: Purificatory japa (Aghamarṣaṇa) becomes fruit-bearing when performed correctly and collectively.
Application: Use daily recitation/prayer as a disciplined purification practice; complete what you begin (vākyāvasāna) and align action with instruction (vidhi).
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A circle of brāhmaṇas sits on kusa-grass mats beside a calm ritual courtyard, palms joined, lips moving in synchronized Aghamarṣaṇa-japa. As the final syllables fade, their leader lowers his hand in a gentle gesture of completion, and the group collectively rises with serene resolve, as if a subtle veil of impurity has lifted.","primary_figures":["Brāhmaṇas performing japa","Ritual leader (ācārya)"],"setting":"Vedic ritual courtyard with kusa grass, water pot (kalaśa), ladles, and a small fire altar in the background","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["sandalwood beige","smoke gray","saffron ochre","copper bronze","river-blue"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a disciplined circle of brāhmaṇas chanting Aghamarṣaṇa, ācārya at center holding a japamālā and kamaṇḍalu, subtle fire altar behind; gold leaf halo-like radiance around the sacred syllables, rich vermilion borders, emerald accents on garments, gem-studded ornaments on ritual vessels, traditional South Indian iconographic symmetry.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate brāhmaṇas seated on kusa mats in a quiet courtyard, fine linework on hands and rosaries, pale dawn sky, a small homa-kunda with thin smoke, lyrical naturalism with soft greens and cool blues, refined faces and gentle gestures of concluding recitation.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines of chanting brāhmaṇas, stylized kamaṇḍalu and japamālā, warm red and yellow ground, green garment blocks, temple-wall aesthetic with rhythmic repetition of seated figures, large expressive eyes conveying śānta-bhāva.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional border of lotus and tulasi motifs framing a ritual circle of chanters; intricate floral patterns, deep indigo background with gold highlights, sacred syllables suggested as floating script-like motifs, peacocks perched on the border corners, ornate textile symmetry."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft temple bell","gentle breath cadence","distant conch shell","crackling embers","morning birds"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: भवेद्वै = भवेत् + वै; विप्रैर्वाक्यावसाने = विप्रैः + वाक्यावसाने; सर्वैस्तैस्तु = सर्वैः + तैः + तु.
FAQs
It highlights japa (repetitive recitation) of the Aghamarṣaṇa hymn as a practice that yields spiritual “fruit” or beneficial results.
The vipras (brāhmaṇas) are said to carry out the instruction immediately once the spoken directive concludes.
The verse implies disciplined follow-through: when sacred instruction is given, the proper response is prompt, faithful practice—here, mantra-japa.