Shloka 96
Multi-form Manifestations, Indra–Kāma Incarnations, Pravāha, and the Twofold Buddhi
Sense-Discipline and Exclusive Refuge in Viṣṇu
आदौ गृहे षड्रसान्नं च कुत्वा जगद्गोप्यं भोजनं त्वं कुरुष्व / तच्छेषान्नं भोजयित्वा पते त्वं तासां च रे शरणं त्वं कुरुष्व
ādau gṛhe ṣaḍrasānnaṃ ca kutvā jagadgopyaṃ bhojanaṃ tvaṃ kuruṣva / taccheṣānnaṃ bhojayitvā pate tvaṃ tāsāṃ ca re śaraṇaṃ tvaṃ kuruṣva
起初在家中，备办具足六味之食，并于幽静处自食，如应秘护之供养。随后以其余食施与他人；噫，夫主，当亦为诸女作归依与护佑。
Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda)
Concept: Gṛhastha discipline: regulated enjoyment, then dāna/feeding and becoming śaraṇa (refuge) for women under one’s care.
Vedantic Theme: Karma-yoga orientation: sanctifying daily acts through restraint and service; protection of dependents as dharma.
Application: Cook balanced food; eat with moderation; feed others from the remainder; actively ensure safety, support, and dignity of women in one’s household/community.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Type: domestic space
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.28.97-100 (continuation of the same rite/observance)
FAQs
This verse presents ṣaḍrasa food as a complete, balanced household meal, linking proper nourishment with disciplined, dharmic conduct before sharing food with others.
It emphasizes an order of conduct: eat with restraint and privacy, then distribute what remains by feeding others—framing food as a responsibility within dharma rather than mere personal enjoyment.
Maintain mindful eating, avoid display or waste, and ensure others are cared for—especially dependents—by sharing food and offering protection and support within the family.