Shloka 17
The Description of Mohinī’s Love Episode
क्षीरं सुपेयं सकलार्तिनाशनं पापापहं पुष्टिविवर्धनं च । जनो न कश्चिद्विभवस्य गोप्ता भर्तुहिं भार्या न कटूक्तिवादिनी ॥ १७ ॥
kṣīraṃ supeyaṃ sakalārtināśanaṃ pāpāpahaṃ puṣṭivivardhanaṃ ca | jano na kaścidvibhavasya goptā bhartuhiṃ bhāryā na kaṭūktivādinī || 17 ||
La leche es grata de beber: destruye toda aflicción, borra el pecado y acrecienta la nutrición. Pero nadie es en verdad guardián de la riqueza; el verdadero sostén del esposo es la esposa que no profiere palabras ásperas.
Narada (didactic narration in Uttara-Bhaga context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
FAQs
It links outer well-being (sattvic nourishment like milk) with inner dharma, teaching that prosperity is ultimately protected by virtuous conduct—especially disciplined, non-hurtful speech within the household.
Bhakti is sustained by sattva and self-restraint; avoiding harsh speech is a form of seva and ahimsa in daily life, making the home a fit place for Vishnu-centered devotion and harmonious worship.
Vyākaraṇa and Śikṣā are indirectly emphasized through vāṇī-śuddhi (purity and discipline of speech): correct, gentle, and measured words are treated as a practical dharmic tool that preserves harmony and prosperity.