Shloka 56
Prohibitions and Rules of Right Conduct (Ācāra): Theft, Speech, Purity, Residence, and Social Boundaries
न नदीषु नदीं ब्रूयात्पर्वतेषु च पर्वतान् । आवासे भोजने वापि न त्यजेत्सहयायिनम्
na nadīṣu nadīṃ brūyātparvateṣu ca parvatān | āvāse bhojane vāpi na tyajetsahayāyinam
Unter den Flüssen nenne man nicht einen anderen Fluss, unter den Bergen nicht einen anderen Berg. Und ob bei Herberge oder Mahl: den Gefährten verlasse man nicht.
Unspecified (contextual narrator/instructor within Svargakhaṇḍa; exact dialogue pair not provided in the input)
Concept: Do not create needless hierarchies or quarrels over places; practice loyalty and steadiness with companions in travel and daily life.
Application: When traveling or in groups, avoid ‘my place/my way is superior’ talk; keep commitments to friends/partners; share food and shelter without abandoning others for convenience.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Type: tirtha
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A group of pilgrims pauses where a river meets the foothills; they gesture respectfully toward both flowing water and distant mountains without arguing over which is ‘greater.’ In the foreground, two companions share a simple meal from leaf-plates under a shelter, symbolizing steadfast friendship on yātrā.","primary_figures":["pilgrim companions","elder guide","river personification (subtle)","mountain silhouette as sacred presence"],"setting":"Riverbank near mountain foothills with a small dharmashala and a modest Vishnu shrine; travel bundles and staffs nearby.","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["river turquoise","stone grey","sunrise gold","forest green","clay red"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: pilgrims in ornate yet traditional attire at a riverbank with mountains behind; a small Viṣṇu shrine under a canopy; gold leaf highlights on the river’s shimmer and shrine arch, rich reds/greens, symmetrical composition emphasizing harmony and companionship.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical landscape—meandering river, layered blue-grey hills, pilgrims sharing food beneath a simple shelter; delicate brushwork, cool palette, refined faces, gentle narrative intimacy.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines—river as stylized wave bands, mountains as patterned forms; companions seated with leaf-plates, a small shrine icon; strong pigment blocks and decorative borders, temple-wall storytelling feel.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional travel scene framed by lotus and floral borders; peacocks near the river, cows grazing; deep blue and gold accents, intricate patterns, emphasizing unity among sacred places and devotees."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["flowing water","footsteps on gravel","soft conversation hush","temple bell","wind over hills"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: brūyāt + parvateṣu → brūyātparvateṣu; tyajet + sahayāyinam → tyajetsahayāyinam; vā + api → vāpi
FAQs
It teaches steadiness and loyalty: do not desert a companion, especially in shared necessities like shelter and food.
They function as analogies against needless comparison or favoritism—urging even-mindedness and restraint in speech and preference.
Not directly; although it uses rivers and mountains, its primary focus is moral conduct—fair-mindedness and faithfulness to one’s associate.