Shloka 26
Pātivratya-kathana
The Narrative of the Pativrata
धर्मांगदेन सा दृष्टा गच्छंती मन्दिराय वै । आत्मनो भर्तृवाक्येन परित्यज्य महीपतीन् ॥ २६ ॥
dharmāṃgadena sā dṛṣṭā gacchaṃtī mandirāya vai | ātmano bhartṛvākyena parityajya mahīpatīn || 26 ||
Dharmāṅgada la vio cuando ella se dirigía al templo; obedeciendo la palabra de su esposo, había renunciado al trato y a las ofertas de los reyes.
Suta (narrating the account within the Uttara-Bhaga; dialogue frame traditionally traces back to Narada’s transmission)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It highlights dharma through self-restraint and loyalty: the woman turns toward sacred worship (mandira) while renouncing worldly power and temptation, showing that spiritual intent is strengthened by disciplined renunciation.
Bhakti is implied through her movement toward the temple and her prioritizing righteous instruction over royal allure—devotion is supported by purity of conduct and avoiding distractions that compromise one’s vow.
No specific Vedanga (like Vyakarana, Jyotisha, or Shiksha) is taught directly; the practical takeaway is dharma-niti—ethical discipline aligned with vrata-like restraint and temple-centered worship.