Shloka 49
Pitṛ-tīrtha Context: Marks of Sin, Śrāddha Discipline, and Karmic Ripening
in Yayāti’s Narrative
भार्यापुत्रेषु मित्रेषु यश्चावज्ञां करोति च । इत्येतत्पातकं ज्ञेयं गुरुनिन्दासमं महत्
bhāryāputreṣu mitreṣu yaścāvajñāṃ karoti ca | ityetatpātakaṃ jñeyaṃ gurunindāsamaṃ mahat
যি জনে পত্নী, পুত্ৰ আৰু বন্ধুসমূহৰ প্ৰতি অৱজ্ঞা কৰে—এই পাপ গুৰুনিন্দাৰ সমান মহা-অপৰাধ বুলি জানিব লাগে।
Unspecified (narratorial/didactic voice within Bhūmi-khaṇḍa Adhyaya 67 context)
Concept: Contempt toward wife, children, and friends is a major sin, equated with guru-nindā—ethical violence in intimate bonds is spiritually catastrophic.
Application: Practice respectful speech at home; replace sarcasm and belittling with encouragement; treat family obligations as seva rather than burden.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A domestic courtyard at dawn: a person’s harsh gesture freezes mid-air as the faces of spouse, children, and a close friend show quiet hurt. Above them, a translucent image of a seated guru appears like a moral mirror, visually equating household contempt with guru-nindā.","primary_figures":["Householder (symbolic)","Wife","Children","Friend","Translucent guru-figure (moral emblem)"],"setting":"Gṛha courtyard with tulasi platform hinted in the background (not central), water pot, and morning light","lighting_mood":"golden dawn with a soft, corrective calm","color_palette":["sunrise gold","terracotta","soft ivory","peacock teal","gentle rose"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: household courtyard scene with ornate arch; figures in rich textiles; a faint guru figure in gold-leaf aura above as moral witness; gem-like highlights on ornaments; warm reds/greens with gold borders emphasizing dharma in daily life.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: tender domestic realism; expressive eyes showing hurt and remorse; delicate dawn sky; refined architecture and garden details; a subtle, cloud-like guru apparition above, painted with pale washes.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines; stylized family group; dawn lamp and courtyard motifs; guru emblem above in circular aureole; earthy pigments with strong reds/yellows/greens conveying ethical clarity.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: domestic scene framed by floral borders and lotus motifs; central moral medallion of guru; decorative patterns on garments; deep blue background with gold accents, turning household ethics into a sacred tableau."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["morning birds","soft bell","gentle tanpura drone","courtyard water pouring"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: भार्यापुत्रेषु = भार्या + पुत्रेषु (समास); यश्चावज्ञां = यः + च + अवज्ञाम्; इत्येतत्पातकं = इति + एतत् + पातकम्; गुरुनिन्दासमं = गुरु + निन्दा + समम्.
FAQs
It teaches that contempt toward close relations—wife, children, and friends—is a serious moral failure, treated as a major sin.
Because guru-nindā is classically considered a grave spiritual offense; the verse elevates domestic and social disrespect to the same level of seriousness.
It frames respectful conduct within the family and friendships as a core spiritual duty, not merely a social courtesy.