Shloka 65
Śāpaprāpti (Receiving a Curse) — Mohinī Narrative
प्राणसंवर्द्धनार्थाय तेषामेवाप्यधोगतिः । भुज्यतां वासरे विष्णोर्हन्यतां गौर्द्विजान्विता ॥ ६४ ॥
prāṇasaṃvarddhanārthāya teṣāmevāpyadhogatiḥ | bhujyatāṃ vāsare viṣṇorhanyatāṃ gaurdvijānvitā || 64 ||
Even when done under the excuse of “sustaining life,” for such people there is indeed a downward course. On Viṣṇu’s sacred day one should partake of food only in a proper, restrained manner, and the rite concerning the cow should be performed in the presence of brāhmaṇas as witnesses.
Narada (teaching in Uttara-Bhaga dharma/mahatmya context; traditionally framed within Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue)
Vrata: Viṣṇu-vāsara / Hari-vāsara observance (likely Ekādaśī-related discipline)
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
FAQs
It warns that justifying questionable actions as “necessary for survival” still leads to spiritual decline, and it emphasizes disciplined observance on Viṣṇu’s day along with properly witnessed, dharmic ritual conduct.
Bhakti is shown as practical discipline: honoring Viṣṇu’s day through regulated eating and righteous ritual behavior, rather than using self-serving excuses that weaken devotion and dharma.
Kalpa (ritual procedure) is implied—observance of a specific sacred day (vāsara) and performing rites with qualified dvijas present as ritual witnesses/participants, reflecting correct ceremonial protocol.