Shloka 63
Narrative of the Śūdra’s Renunciation of Greed
with the Tulādhāra Greatness Prelude
परदारा भुजंगाभाः सर्वयज्ञ इदं मम । तस्मादेनं न गृह्णामि सत्यं सत्यं गुणाकर
paradārā bhujaṃgābhāḥ sarvayajña idaṃ mama | tasmādenaṃ na gṛhṇāmi satyaṃ satyaṃ guṇākara
زوجةُ الغير عندي كالأفعى؛ وهذا نذري في كل شعيرةٍ مقدّسة. لذلك لا أقبلها—حقًّا حقًّا، يا بحرَ الفضائل.
Unspecified (context required to identify the dialogue speaker precisely within Adhyaya 53).
Concept: Treat another’s wife as a serpent—dangerous to touch; this restraint is maintained in every yajña; truthfully, one must not accept what is forbidden.
Application: Maintain strict boundaries: avoid private intimacy that invites temptation; cultivate ‘protective perception’ (seeing the danger in transgression); reaffirm vows verbally (satyaṃ satyam) to strengthen resolve.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A vow-keeper stands before a small sacrificial fire, right hand raised in oath, while a coiled serpent motif appears symbolically near the threshold—representing forbidden temptation. A respectful distance is maintained from a passing woman, and the figure’s face is firm yet calm as he declares ‘satyaṃ satyam’ under a subtle divine radiance.","primary_figures":["vow-keeper (ritual performer)","symbolic serpent","passing woman (kept at respectful distance)","optional sage witness"],"setting":"yajña-śālā with fire altar, ladles, kusa grass, simple shrine","lighting_mood":"divine radiance","color_palette":["fire orange","ash gray","saffron yellow","deep teal","gold leaf"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: ritual hall with blazing homa fire, central figure taking an oath, gold leaf halo and ornate arch, serpent rendered as symbolic motif near the doorway, rich crimson and green textiles, gem-like detailing on ritual vessels, inscription-like emphasis on ‘satyaṃ satyam’.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined yajña scene with delicate flames, cool architectural tones, subtle serpent symbolism, restrained gestures and dignified expressions, distant landscape visible through an arch, lyrical yet morally intense composition.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, stylized homa fire and ritual implements, strong red/yellow/green palette, serpent motif integrated as decorative warning, large expressive eyes conveying resolve and restraint.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central yajña vignette framed by lotus and floral borders, deep blue ground with gold highlights, symbolic serpent woven into border pattern, side panels showing virtues (satya, śīla), peacocks and cows as auspicious witnesses."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["crackling sacred fire","mantra undertone","single bell strike","hushed silence after oath"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: bhujaṃgābhāḥ → bhujaṃga-ābhāḥ; sarvayajña → sarva-yajñaḥ; tasmādenaṃ → tasmāt + enam.
FAQs
It teaches strict restraint regarding “paradāra” (another man’s wife), treating such association as dangerous like a serpent, and affirming fidelity and moral discipline as part of dharma.
The repetition functions as a solemn oath-like emphasis, underscoring that the speaker’s refusal is a firm moral commitment rather than a situational preference.
Purāṇas commonly frame self-control (indriya-nigraha) and respect for social/marital boundaries as foundational virtues; here it is presented as a consistent rule maintained even in religious contexts (“in every yajña/rite”).