Shloka 14
The Greatness of Offering Piṇḍas at Viṣṇvādipada (Viṣṇupada) — Gayā Śrāddha Procedure and Fruits
एवं तृतीयदिवसे समाप्य नियमं सुधीः । नत्वा गदाधरं देवं ब्रह्मचर्यपरो भवेत् ॥ १४ ॥
evaṃ tṛtīyadivase samāpya niyamaṃ sudhīḥ | natvā gadādharaṃ devaṃ brahmacaryaparo bhavet || 14 ||
Như vậy, đến ngày thứ ba, người trí—sau khi hoàn tất giới lệ đã định—nên đảnh lễ Đức Chúa Gadādhara, rồi từ đó chuyên tâm giữ brahmacarya, tức hạnh thanh tịnh tự chế.
Suta (narrating the Narada Purana discourse)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It teaches that a vow (niyama) is fulfilled not only by ritual completion but by inner transformation—ending with reverence to Vishnu (Gadādhara) and continuing life with disciplined chastity and self-restraint.
Bhakti is shown as concluding the observance with pranama (bowing) to Gadādhara, recognizing Vishnu as the goal of the practice; the devotee’s conduct afterward (brahmacarya) becomes an ongoing expression of devotion.
The verse reflects Kalpa-style vrata procedure: a time-bound observance (three days), its proper completion (samāpya), and the prescribed concluding act of worship (natvā), emphasizing correct ritual sequencing and disciplined conduct.