Shloka 28

Śikṣā-nirūpaṇa (Exposition of Discipline): Son’s Marriage, Paternal Duty, and Royal Administration

Devanagari script

चक्रे सर्वत्र कार्याणां मासि मासि निरीक्षणम् । हस्त्यश्वपोषणं चक्रे चारचक्रेक्षणं तथा ॥ २८ ॥

Transliteration

cakre sarvatra kāryāṇāṃ māsi māsi nirīkṣaṇam | hastyaśvapoṣaṇaṃ cakre cāracakrekṣaṇaṃ tathā || 28 ||

Translation

He instituted a monthly inspection of all administrative works everywhere; he also arranged for the upkeep of elephants and horses, and likewise for the supervision of the network of spies.

Word by Word

• cakre: he did
• cakre: Kriyā (क्रिया/Main verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √kṛ (कृ धातु)
• Form: लिट् (perfect), प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; आत्मनेपद

• sarvatra: everywhere
• sarvatra: Kriyāviśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: sarvatra (अव्यय)
• Form: देशवाचक अव्यय (adverb: everywhere)

• kāryāṇām: of affairs
• kāryāṇām: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Noun
• Root: kārya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, षष्ठी, बहुवचन; ‘of affairs/tasks’

• māsi: in a month
• māsi: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण/Time)
• Type: Noun
• Root: māsa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुल्लिङ्ग, सप्तमी, एकवचन; ‘in (each) month’

• māsi: month by month
• māsi: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण/Time)
• Type: Noun
• Root: māsa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुल्लिङ्ग, सप्तमी, एकवचन; पुनरुक्ति (repetition) = ‘month after month’

• nirīkṣaṇam: inspection
• nirīkṣaṇam: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: nir-√īkṣ (ईक्ष् धातु) + ana (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; ‘inspection’

• hasti-aśva-poṣaṇam: maintenance of elephants and horses
• hasti-aśva-poṣaṇam: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: hasti (प्रातिपदिक) + aśva (प्रातिपदिक) + poṣaṇa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; समास: हस्ती च अश्वः (dvandva) → तयोः पोषणम् (maintenance of elephants and horses)

• cakre: he did
• cakre: Kriyā (क्रिया/Main verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: √kṛ (कृ धातु)
• Form: लिट् (perfect), प्रथमपुरुष, एकवचन; आत्मनेपद

• cāra-cakra-īkṣaṇam: inspection of the spy network
• cāra-cakra-īkṣaṇam: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: cāra (प्रातिपदिक) + cakra (प्रातिपदिक) + īkṣaṇa (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया, एकवचन; समास: चाराणां चक्रस्य ईक्षणम् (inspection of the spy-network)

• tathā: likewise
• tathā: Kriyāviśeṣaṇa (क्रियाविशेषण)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: tathā (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय, प्रकार/समुच्चयार्थ (adverb: likewise/also)

Speaker

Suta

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: vira

Secondary Rasa: shanta

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

It presents dharma in the form of disciplined governance—regular review, responsible stewardship of resources, and vigilant protection—showing that righteous order (dharma) is maintained through continuous, accountable action.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

Indirectly, it frames devotion as responsible duty: a ruler (or householder) supports dharma through orderly conduct and protection of society, creating a stable environment where Vishnu-bhakti and sacred observances can flourish.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

Not a direct Vedanga teaching; the practical takeaway is rajadharma-style management—periodic audits, logistics (hasty-aśva upkeep), and intelligence oversight—applied as a dharma-aligned discipline.