Shloka 17
The Description of Mohinī’s Love Episode
क्षीरं सुपेयं सकलार्तिनाशनं पापापहं पुष्टिविवर्धनं च । जनो न कश्चिद्विभवस्य गोप्ता भर्तुहिं भार्या न कटूक्तिवादिनी ॥ १७ ॥
kṣīraṃ supeyaṃ sakalārtināśanaṃ pāpāpahaṃ puṣṭivivardhanaṃ ca | jano na kaścidvibhavasya goptā bhartuhiṃ bhāryā na kaṭūktivādinī || 17 ||
Milk is wholesome to drink: it destroys all afflictions, removes sin, and increases nourishment. Yet no one truly safeguards one’s wealth—only a wife who speaks no harsh words is the husband’s true support.
Narada (didactic narration in Uttara-Bhaga context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
FAQs
It links outer well-being (sattvic nourishment like milk) with inner dharma, teaching that prosperity is ultimately protected by virtuous conduct—especially disciplined, non-hurtful speech within the household.
Bhakti is sustained by sattva and self-restraint; avoiding harsh speech is a form of seva and ahimsa in daily life, making the home a fit place for Vishnu-centered devotion and harmonious worship.
Vyākaraṇa and Śikṣā are indirectly emphasized through vāṇī-śuddhi (purity and discipline of speech): correct, gentle, and measured words are treated as a practical dharmic tool that preserves harmony and prosperity.