The Procedure for Offering Piṇḍa (Funerary Rice-balls) — Gayā-māhātmya
ये केचित्प्रेतरूपेण वर्तंते पितरो मम । ते सर्वे तृप्तिमायांतु पिंडेनानेन सर्वदा ॥ ५२ ॥
ye kecitpretarūpeṇa vartaṃte pitaro mama | te sarve tṛptimāyāṃtu piṃḍenānena sarvadā || 52 ||
愿我一切祖先,若以任何方式处于饿鬼(preta)之态者,皆恒常因这 piṇḍa 而得满足与安慰。
Sūta (narrating the prescribed śrāddha-mantra within the Uttara-bhāga teaching)
Vrata: none
Rasa: {"primary_rasa":"karuna","secondary_rasa":"shanta","emotional_journey":"A heartfelt benediction for all ancestors lingering as pretas culminates in a wish for lasting satisfaction through the offering, shifting from anxiety about preta-state to calm fulfillment (tṛpti)."}
It functions as a śrāddha-saṅkalpa/prārthanā: the performer dedicates the piṇḍa so that all ancestors—especially those in an unsettled preta condition—receive tṛpti (appeasement) and relief through the offering.
Bhakti here is expressed as reverent service (sevā) and gratitude toward the lineage; by performing dhārmic rites with faith and dedication, one aligns actions with sacred order and offers compassionate support to departed beings.
Kalpa (ritual procedure) is implied: the verse is a ritual formula used during piṇḍa-dāna/śrāddha to specify the intended recipients (pitṛs, including preta-state ancestors) and the desired result (tṛpti).