Shloka 80

Śāpaprāpti (Receiving a Curse) — Mohinī Narrative

Devanagari script

परदारेषु निःस्नेहं विषये विगतस्पृहम् । परार्थत्यक्तकामं च सदा मखनिषेविणम् ॥ ७९ ॥

Transliteration

paradāreṣu niḥsnehaṃ viṣaye vigataspṛham | parārthatyaktakāmaṃ ca sadā makhaniṣeviṇam || 79 ||

Translation

One should be free from attachment to another’s spouse, devoid of craving for sense-objects, renouncing personal desires for the sake of others, and ever engaged in the service of sacred sacrifices (yajñas).

Word by Word

• para-dāreṣu: in others’ wives
• para-dāreṣu: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: para (प्रातिपदिक) + dāra (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Locative (7th/सप्तमी), Plural (बहुवचन)

• niḥ-sneham: without attachment
• niḥ-sneham: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: nis (उपसर्ग/अव्यय) + sneha (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular (एकवचन); ‘free from affection’

• viṣaye: in sense-objects
• viṣaye: Adhikaraṇa (अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: viṣaya (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Locative (7th/सप्तमी), Singular (एकवचन)

• vigata-spṛham: free from craving
• vigata-spṛham: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: vigata (प्रातिपदिक) + spṛhā (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular (एकवचन); ‘with desire gone’

• para-artha-tyakta-kāmam: having renounced desire for others’ wealth/benefit
• para-artha-tyakta-kāmam: Viśeṣaṇa (विशेषण)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: para (प्रातिपदिक) + artha (प्रातिपदिक) + tyakta (tyaj धातु + क्त) + kāma (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular (एकवचन); ‘having abandoned desire for others’ good’

• ca: and
• ca: Samuccaya (समुच्चय)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: ca (अव्यय)
• Form: Conjunction particle (समुच्चय-अव्यय)

• sadā: always
• sadā: Kāla (काल)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: sadā (अव्यय)
• Form: Adverb (कालवाचक-अव्यय)

• makha-niṣeviṇam: one devoted to sacrifices (yajñas)
• makha-niṣeviṇam: Viśeṣya (विशेष्य)
• Type: Noun
• Root: makha (प्रातिपदिक) + niṣeviṇ (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine (पुंलिङ्ग), Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular (एकवचन); agent-noun ‘one who practices/serves’

Speaker

Narada (teaching in a dharma-oriented enumeration; traditional dialogue frame with Sanatkumara lineage in Narada Purana teachings)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: bhakti

FAQs

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

It defines core dharmic restraints—sexual ethics, sense-restraint, and selflessness—presented as prerequisites for purity and higher spiritual progress, making one fit for sacred acts and inner realization.

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

Bhakti is strengthened by purity of conduct: freedom from lust, greed, and selfish desire stabilizes the mind, allowing consistent worship and service (seva) in acts like yajña that are traditionally offered to the Divine.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

Ritual application is implied through “makha” (yajña): it points to Karma-kāṇḍa practice supported by Vedāṅga disciplines—especially Kalpa (ritual procedure) and Śikṣā/Vyākaraṇa for correct recitation and formulation of mantras.