Shloka 13
इति सत्यं द्विजातीनां साधूनामात्मजस्य वा । सुहृदां च जपेत्कर्णे शिष्यस्यानुगतस्य वा
iti satyaṃ dvijātīnāṃ sādhūnāmātmajasya vā | suhṛdāṃ ca japetkarṇe śiṣyasyānugatasya vā
So soll diese Wahrheit leise ins Ohr der Dvijas, der Tugendhaften, des eigenen Sohnes und auch vertrauter Freunde gesprochen werden—oder eines hingebungsvollen Schülers, der treu folgt.
Unspecified (narrative instruction within the chapter; likely a teacher/ṛṣi addressing a listener in the Svarga-khaṇḍa dialogue frame)
Concept: Sacred truth should be transmitted discreetly to qualified, trustworthy recipients (adhikārin), preserving sanctity and efficacy.
Application: Share spiritual counsel with discernment; cultivate trust, humility, and follow-through (anugamana) before seeking or giving esoteric instruction.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A quiet āśrama interior at dusk: a venerable ṛṣi leans close to a seated disciple, whispering a sacred truth into his ear. Outside, a river glimmers beyond sal trees, while a small Viṣṇu shrine with a lamp and tulasī pot anchors the scene in Vaiṣṇava sanctity.","primary_figures":["a mahārṣi teacher","a devoted śiṣya","a small Viṣṇu mūrti (background)","tulasī plant (background)"],"setting":"forest hermitage with thatched hut, palm-leaf manuscripts, kusa grass seat, small shrine niche","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["lamp-gold","sandalwood beige","deep forest green","indigo dusk","vermillion red"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: an aged rishi with white beard and rudrākṣa-like beads (subtle), whispering into the ear of a kneeling disciple; a small Vishnu icon in a shrine alcove behind them with gold leaf halo, ornate arch, rich red-green textiles, gem-studded ornaments on the deity, tulasi in a brass pot; heavy gold leaf embellishment on halos, lamp flames, and shrine borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate guru-śiṣya moment inside a simple hut, delicate brushwork and refined faces; cool twilight palette with a river ribbon in the distance, sal and deodar-like trees, soft patterned shawls; a tiny Vishnu shrine with a single diya and tulasi pot rendered with lyrical naturalism.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines, warm ochres and greens; the rishi and disciple in profile, expressive almond eyes; a stylized Vishnu shrine with conch and discus motifs, lamp flames, and tulasi; temple-wall aesthetic with decorative borders and flat yet vibrant color fields.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional teaching scene framed by intricate floral borders and lotus motifs; a small central Vishnu/Śrīnivāsa shrine with deep blue backdrop and gold accents; peacocks perched on the border, tulasi leaves patterned throughout, emphasizing sacred secrecy and bhakti."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft temple bell","night insects","crackling oil lamp","distant flowing water","silence between phrases"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: साधूनामात्मजस्य = साधूनाम् आत्मजस्य; जपेत्कर्णे = जपेत् कर्णे; शिष्यस्यानुगतस्य = शिष्यस्य अनुगतस्य
FAQs
It recommends a discreet, private transmission—reciting the teaching softly into the ear—suggesting controlled sharing rather than public proclamation.
The verse names the twice-born (dvija), the virtuous (sādhu), one’s own son, trusted friends (suhṛd), and a devoted, obedient disciple who follows the teacher.
The implied ethic is responsible transmission: sacred or potent instruction should be given to qualified, trustworthy recipients to prevent misuse and preserve its integrity.