Shloka 45
Rukmāṅgada–Vāmadeva Saṃvāda: Ahimsa, Hunting, and the Fruit of Dvādaśī-Bhakti
परितुष्टैर्द्विजैर्भक्तिर्जंतोर्भवति माधवे । द्वेष्यो भवति तै रुष्टैः सत्यमेतन्मयेरितम् ॥ ४५ ॥
parituṣṭairdvijairbhaktirjaṃtorbhavati mādhave | dveṣyo bhavati tai ruṣṭaiḥ satyametanmayeritam || 45 ||
When the twice-born are pleased, a creature’s devotion to Mādhava (Viṣṇu) arises; but when they are angered, that person becomes hateful to them. This is the truth I have declared.
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It links Viṣṇu-bhakti with dhārmic conduct toward dvijas: pleasing the righteous and learned supports devotion, while offending them creates spiritual and social hostility that obstructs bhakti.
Bhakti is not presented as isolated emotion; it is nourished by humility, service, and respect toward those devoted to Vedic life—especially brāhmaṇas who preserve mantra, ritual, and dharma—thereby aligning the devotee with Mādhava.
Indirectly, it emphasizes the living custodians of Vedic practice (connected with Vedāṅga-based ritual discipline): honoring dvijas who uphold śrauta/smārta conduct helps sustain proper karmakāṇḍa and dharma, which in turn stabilizes devotion.