Shloka 82
Trita in the Well (Udapāna-kathā) — Balarāma’s Tīrtha Observances
मावमंस्था: स्त्रिय: पुत्र मा च विप्रान् कदाचन । गच्छ युक्त: सदा भूत्वा कुरु वै शासनं मम,“बेटा! अपनी स्त्रियों तथा ब्राह्मणोंकी कभी अवहेलना न करना। जाओ, सदा सावधान रहकर मेरी आज्ञाका पालन करते रहो”
māvamaṃsthāḥ striyaḥ putra mā ca viprān kadācana | gaccha yuktaḥ sadā bhūtvā kuru vai śāsanaṃ mama ||
“My son, never treat women with contempt, and never at any time slight the brāhmaṇas. Go now; remain ever disciplined and vigilant, and carry out my command.”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse teaches dharmic restraint and reverence: one should never demean women or brāhmaṇas, and should live with constant self-discipline while faithfully executing rightful instructions.
In Vaiśaṃpāyana’s narration, an elder’s directive is conveyed to a younger person addressed as “son,” emphasizing ethical conduct—especially respect toward women and brāhmaṇas—and urging vigilant obedience to the given command.