Shloka 56
योग–सांख्यसमन्वयः, रथोपमा, व्यक्त–अव्यक्तविवेकः
Yoga–Sāṃkhya Synthesis, Chariot Allegory, and the Vyakta–Avyakta Distinction
मातरं पितरं वृद्धमाचार्यमतिर्थि गुरुम् । गुरुत्वान्नाभ्यनन्दन्त कुमारान् नानवपालयन्,दैत्य और दानव गुरुत्व होते हुए भी माता-पिता, वृद्ध पुरुष, आचार्य, अतिथि और गुरुजनोंका अभिनन्दन नहीं करते हैं। संतानोंके लालन-पालनपर भी ध्यान नहीं देते हैं
mātaraṃ pitaraṃ vṛddham ācāryam atithiṃ gurum | gurutvān nābhyanandanta kumārān nānavapālayan ||
Śakra said: “Though they claim for themselves the rank of ‘elders’ and ‘superiors’, the Daityas and Dānavas do not honor mother or father, aged seniors, teacher, guest, or spiritual preceptors; nor do they duly nurture and protect their children.”
शक्र उवाच
Educational Q&A
True ‘gurutva’ (seniority/authority) is validated by conduct: honoring parents, elders, teachers, guests, and gurus, and responsibly caring for one’s children. Neglect of these duties marks adharma and moral degeneration.
Śakra (Indra) is characterizing the Daityas and Dānavas as ethically fallen: despite claiming superiority, they fail in basic social and religious obligations—showing disrespect to revered figures and neglecting the upbringing and protection of their children.