Shloka 50
Dharmāṅgada’s Discourse (Dharmāṅgadopadeśa) in the Mohinī Episode
मया मूर्घ्नि पदं दत्तं देवगोविप्ररक्षिणाम् । अदृष्टविषयं पुत्रं नाहं हिंस्ये कदाचन ॥ ५० ॥
mayā mūrghni padaṃ dattaṃ devagoviprarakṣiṇām | adṛṣṭaviṣayaṃ putraṃ nāhaṃ hiṃsye kadācana || 50 ||
I have placed my foot upon the head of one who protects the gods, cows, and Brahmins; therefore, my son—beyond the reach of ordinary sight—I shall never harm you at any time.
Unspecified (narrative voice within Uttara-Bhaga dialogue context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It elevates deva-go-vipra-rakṣā (protecting gods, cows, and Brahmins) as a hallmark of dharma, implying that one aligned with such protection should not be met with violence, but with restraint and reverence.
In the Purāṇic frame, bhakti is not only worship but also service to what sustains dharma—especially cows and vipras; the vow of non-harm here reflects devotion expressed through compassionate conduct.
No specific Vedāṅga technique is taught in this verse; the practical takeaway is dharma-nīti—ahimsa and social-religious duty (go- and vipra-protection) as applied ethics supporting Vedic life.