Shloka 34
The Integrated Dharma-Discipline: Celibacy, Austerity, Charity, Observances, Forgiveness, Purity, Non-violence, Peace, Non-stealing, Self-restraint, and Guru-service
धर्मप्रसादतस्तस्मात्कुरु वाक्यं ममैव हि । भार्यायास्तुवचः श्रुत्वा सोमशर्मा सुबुद्धिमान्
dharmaprasādatastasmātkuru vākyaṃ mamaiva hi | bhāryāyāstuvacaḥ śrutvā somaśarmā subuddhimān
অতএব ধর্মের প্রসাদে আমার কথামতোই করো। স্ত্রীর বাক্য শুনে সুবুদ্ধিমান সোমশর্মা তা গ্রহণ করলেন।
The wife of Somaśarmā (addressing Somaśarmā); narration then notes Somaśarmā’s response.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: shringara
Sandhi Resolution Notes: धर्मप्रसादतस्तस्मात् = धर्मप्रसादतः + तस्मात्; ममैव = मम + एव; भार्यायास्तु = भार्यायाः + तु.
FAQs
The verse presents the wife’s instruction to Somaśarmā, followed by a narrative remark that Somaśarmā, being wise, listened to her words.
It highlights acting in alignment with Dharma and valuing sound counsel within household life—Somaśarmā’s wisdom is shown by his willingness to heed righteous advice.
Bhūmi-khaṇḍa frequently frames Dharma through practical life-situations; here, Dharma’s ‘grace’ is linked with right decision-making and attentive listening to prudent guidance.