Shloka 110
Right Conduct, Offenses Against Brāhmaṇas, Truthfulness, and the Greatness of the Cow
Go-Māhātmya
अभावात्त्रितयं चैव अविश्रामं न कारयेत् । चारयेच्च तृणेऽच्छिन्नै चोरव्याघ्रविवर्जिते
abhāvāttritayaṃ caiva aviśrāmaṃ na kārayet | cārayecca tṛṇe'cchinnai coravyāghravivarjite
Wenn diese drei Dinge fehlen, soll man das Vieh nicht ohne Rast treiben; vielmehr lasse man es weiden, wo das Gras ungeschnitten ist und der Ort frei von Dieben und Tigern.
Unspecified in the provided excerpt (context needed from surrounding verses).
Concept: Do not drive beings beyond capacity; ensure rest, nourishment, and safety—compassion is dharma in action.
Application: In leadership (family, workplace, caregiving), do not demand output when resources are lacking; provide recovery time and secure conditions.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"Midday heat softens into shade as the caretaker halts the oxen, loosening the yoke and guiding them to an uncut meadow. The pasture is guarded—no lurking thieves, no tiger tracks—only tall grass, a watchful herdsman, and a sense of relief as the animals graze in peace.","primary_figures":["caretaker/brāhmaṇa householder","four oxen","watchful village guard (optional)"],"setting":"edge of a forest-meadow with tall uncut grass; distant tree line; a simple fence or boundary stones","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["sunlit straw","deep forest green","shadow indigo","clay brown","smoke gray"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: the caretaker gently unyokes the oxen beneath a stylized tree canopy; gold leaf glints on bells and yoke fittings; include symbolic motifs of protection (a small śaṅkha-cakra emblem in the sky); rich reds/greens with ornate borders; the meadow rendered as patterned gold-green fields.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate meadow grasses and a cool shaded grove; oxen grazing with relaxed posture; subtle narrative detail—faint tiger pawprints outside the boundary and a vigilant guard at a distance; soft Himalayan-like horizon and refined faces.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines; rhythmic composition of grazing oxen; stylized forest with layered greens and reds; protective boundary indicated by ornamental patterns; temple-wall palette and decorative creeper borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: pastoral devotion framed by lotus and floral borders; peacocks perched on branches; cows/oxen central with ornate but gentle adornment; deep blue background with gold highlights; a protective aura motif encircling the grazing ground."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["wind through grass","cow/ox bells","distant bird calls","soft silence","rustling leaves"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: abhāvāttritayaṃ → abhāvāt tritayam; cārayecca → cārayet ca; tṛṇe'cchinnai → tṛṇe acchinnaiḥ; coravyāghravivarjite → cora-vyāghra-vivarjite.
FAQs
It advises not to force continuous travel when essential conditions are missing, and instead to allow grazing in a safe area with uncut grass, free from thieves and tigers.
It emphasizes restraint and compassion—avoiding needless strain and ensuring safety and sustenance, reflecting dharmic care for dependent beings.
Not directly. It is a practical, safety-oriented instruction; any geographic/tirtha linkage would require the surrounding chapter context.