Srimad Bhagavatam — Saptama Skandha, Shloka 1
Paramahaṁsa-Dharma: The Avadhūta-like Sannyāsī and Prahlāda’s Dialogue with the ‘Python’ Saint
श्रीनारद उवाच कल्पस्त्वेवं परिव्रज्य देहमात्रावशेषित: । ग्रामैकरात्रविधिना निरपेक्षश्चरेन्महीम् ॥ १ ॥
śrī-nārada uvāca kalpas tv evaṁ parivrajya deha-mātrāvaśeṣitaḥ grāmaika-rātra-vidhinā nirapekṣaś caren mahīm
Śrī Nārada Muni dijo: Quien pueda cultivar el conocimiento espiritual debe renunciar a toda atadura material y conservar el cuerpo sólo lo necesario para sostenerlo. Siguiendo la regla de pasar una sola noche en cada aldea, sin depender de las necesidades del cuerpo, el sannyāsī debe peregrinar por toda la tierra.
FAQs
This verse says a renunciant should wander freely, keep only what maintains the body, remain independent of others, and stay only one night in a village to avoid attachment.
To prevent forming new social ties, comforts, and dependence—attachments that can distract a renunciant from single-minded spiritual practice.
Reduce unnecessary needs, avoid lifestyle inflation, and cultivate inner steadiness so spiritual practice doesn’t rely on constant external comfort, praise, or support.