The Destitute Receive the Four Treasures of Life
Bala Kanda, Doha 345
Doha 345 · Movement 2 of 2
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Ganesha and Shiva are worshipped as the homecoming rites begin. Sacred remembrance stands at the centre of abundance, directing the palace celebration toward the divine powers who remove obstacles and bless auspicious union.
Brahmins receive reverence and generous gifts. Joy spreads among them like sudden wealth entering the lives of those who had possessed nothing.
The doha compares their happiness to destitute people receiving all four treasures of human life at once. Gift becomes more than distribution of riches. It allows the blessing of Ram's return to move outward from the royal house, so that the palace does not keep its fulfilment enclosed within family walls.
At Ram's homecoming, royal joy becomes complete by entering the hands of those who receive.
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दिए दान बिप्रन्ह बिपुल पूजि गनेस पुरारी। प्रमुदित परम दरिद्र जनु पाइ पदारथ चारि।।345।।
Abundant gifts were given to the brahmins after worshipping Shri Ganesha and Lord Shiva. All rejoiced like the utterly destitute who had suddenly received life's four great treasures.