Shloka 167
Vrata–Dāna Compendium at Puṣkara: Puṣpavāhana’s Account and the Ṣaṣṭhī-vrata Purification Rite
ते तृप्तिमखिलायां तु येप्यस्मत्तोयकांक्षिणः । आचम्य विधिना सम्यगालिखेत्पद्ममग्रतः
te tṛptimakhilāyāṃ tu yepyasmattoyakāṃkṣiṇaḥ | ācamya vidhinā samyagālikhetpadmamagrataḥ
Và cả những ai mong cầu nước từ nơi ta để được thỏa mãn—sau khi thực hiện ācamanā (súc miệng, nhấp nước thanh tịnh) đúng pháp, hãy vẽ một đóa sen ngay trước mặt cho đúng nghi thức.
Unspecified (narrative/instructional voice within the chapter)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ते तृप्तिमखिलायां → ते + तृप्तिम् + अखिलायाम्; येप्यस्मत्तोयकांक्षिणः → ये + अपि + अस्मत्-तोय-काङ्क्षिणः; सम्यगालिखेत्पद्ममग्रतः → सम्यक् + आलिखेत् + पद्मम् + अग्रतः.
FAQs
Ācamana is a standard purification step performed before many sacred actions; the verse presents it as the proper preparatory rite before making the lotus symbol, indicating ritual cleanliness and readiness.
The lotus commonly symbolizes purity and an auspicious seat/field for sacred intention; drawing it “in front” suggests establishing a sanctified focus-point for the rite that follows.
The verse emphasizes disciplined method (vidhi) and correctness (samyak): spiritual aims are pursued through orderly practice, purity, and mindful preparation rather than haste or negligence.