Shloka 25
Karmas Leading to Hell and Heaven
Ethical Catalog of Destinies
सर्वहिंसानिवृत्ताश्च साधुसंगाश्च ये नराः । सर्वस्यापि हिते युक्तास्ते नराः स्वर्गगामिनः
sarvahiṃsānivṛttāśca sādhusaṃgāśca ye narāḥ | sarvasyāpi hite yuktāste narāḥ svargagāminaḥ
যিসকলে সকলো প্ৰকাৰৰ হিংসাৰ পৰা নিবৃত্ত, সাধুসঙ্গ কৰে, আৰু সকলোৰে মঙ্গলত নিয়োজিত থাকে—সেই লোকসকল স্বৰ্গগামী হয়।
Unspecified (narratorial/teaching voice within the Adhyaya context)
Concept: Ahiṃsā, association with the virtuous, and commitment to sarva-hita (welfare of all) lead to svarga.
Application: Reduce harm in speech, consumption, and habits; seek weekly sat-saṅga (temple satsang, scripture circle); adopt one ‘sarva-hita’ act—feeding, volunteering, or protecting life.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Type: forest
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"On a forest path near a small hermitage, a gentle devotee releases a trapped bird while offering food to wandering ascetics. Around them, villagers gather in respectful sat-saṅga, and the scene radiates quiet goodwill—every gesture oriented toward the welfare of all beings, from animals to strangers.","primary_figures":["sādhus (virtuous ascetics)","compassionate devotee","villagers","rescued animal/bird"],"setting":"forest-edge āśrama with thatched huts, flowering shrubs, water pot and staff, shaded path","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["moss green","earth brown","sunlit gold","ash grey","hibiscus red"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central compassionate act—devotee freeing a bird—surrounded by sādhus blessing; gold leaf highlights on halos and foliage accents, rich red-green garments, ornate border with lotus and vine motifs, symbolic svarga light rising subtly behind.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical forest hermitage with delicate leaves and soft shadows; refined sādhus seated, villagers offering respect; a small animal rendered tenderly; cool greens with warm sunlight, gentle narrative naturalism.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: iconic forest scene with bold outlines; sādhus in calm seated poses, devotee in dynamic compassionate gesture; patterned border, earthy pigments, stylized flora and fauna, emphasis on moral symbolism over realism.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: sat-saṅga circle framed by intricate floral borders; peacocks and lotuses as auspicious motifs; central act of ahiṃsā (animal release) depicted ceremonially; deep blue/green ground with gold detailing and rhythmic repetition of vines."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"devotional","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["rustling leaves","distant river hush (ambient)","soft handbell","birds returning to flight"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: सर्वहिंसानिवृत्ताः + च → सर्वहिंसानिवृत्ताश्च; साधुसंगाः + च → साधुसंगाश्च; सर्वस्य + अपि → सर्वस्यापि; युक्ताः + ते → युक्तास्ते।
FAQs
It recommends three core disciplines: complete restraint from violence (ahiṃsā), association with the virtuous (sādhu-saṅga), and active commitment to the welfare of all beings.
A good person is portrayed as one who avoids harming others, seeks the influence of saintly company, and consistently acts for the common good rather than narrow self-interest.
The verse teaches that non-violence and compassion are not merely personal virtues but a social ethic—working for everyone's welfare is presented as a direct cause of higher spiritual reward (Svarga).