Shloka 62
Pitṛ-tīrtha Context: Marks of Sin, Śrāddha Discipline, and Karmic Ripening
in Yayāti’s Narrative
दीनसर्वस्वहरणं परस्त्रीगजवाजिनाम् । गोभूरजतवस्त्राणामोषधीनां रसस्य च
dīnasarvasvaharaṇaṃ parastrīgajavājinām | gobhūrajatavastrāṇāmoṣadhīnāṃ rasasya ca
Arrebatar todas las posesiones de los desvalidos, mancillar la esposa de otro y robar elefantes y caballos; así también robar vacas, tierras, plata, vestidos, hierbas medicinales y sus esencias.
Unspecified (context not provided; likely within the Pulastya–Bhīṣma dialogue typical of Bhūmi-khaṇḍa sections)
Concept: Exploitation of the vulnerable and theft of life-sustaining resources are heavy adharma with far-reaching karmic consequences.
Application: Refuse predatory gain; protect dependents, workers, and the poor; treat others’ spouses and property as inviolable; cultivate honest livelihood and restitution if harm was done.
Primary Rasa: bibhatsa
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A dharma-śāstra tableau: a compassionate sage raises a palm in admonition while shadowy figures attempt to drive away cows, seize land deeds, and carry bundles of silver and garments; a distressed poor family stands behind, protected by a faint aura of Viṣṇu’s cakra as a moral warning rather than physical violence. The composition contrasts luminous righteousness with the dim, smoky greed of theft and violation.","primary_figures":["a seated sage-teacher (Pulastya-like)","helpless householders","shadowy thieves","symbolic presence of Vishnu (chakra aura or Shaligrama on a pedestal)"],"setting":"Village edge with cow-pen, granary, and a small shrine; bundles of herbs and jars of rasa (extracts) near a healer’s hut; distant royal stable hinting at elephants and horses.","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["smoky umber","lamp-gold","indigo shadow","ash white","deep maroon"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a central sage on a carved throne gestures in upadeśa; at the sides, vignette panels show theft of cows, land scrolls, silver, garments, and herb jars; a small Viṣṇu/Śālagrāma shrine glows with gold leaf halo, rich reds and greens, gem-studded ornaments, traditional South Indian iconography, ornate borders emphasizing moral contrast.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical rural landscape with delicate brushwork; a calm rishi under a tree instructs, while in the mid-ground thieves lead away cattle and carry cloth bundles; cool dusk palette, refined faces showing distress and admonition, gentle hills and a small shrine by a path.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and natural pigments; the sage’s large expressive eyes convey stern compassion; stylized cows, herb pots, and cloth bundles arranged as symbolic motifs; a radiant cakra-disc motif behind the shrine, red/yellow/green palette with rhythmic patterning.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: moral allegory framed by lotus and vine borders; a small Śrī Viṣṇu shrine at center with deep blue backdrop and gold detailing; surrounding circular medallions depict ‘do not steal’ scenes—cows, land, silver, garments, herbs—peacocks and floral filigree, Nathdwara-inspired ornamentation."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"dramatic","suggested_raga":"Bhairavi","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["temple bells","low drone (tanpura)","distant cattle bells","brief silence after key words"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: गोभूरजतवस्त्राणामोषधीनां → गोभूरजतवस्त्राणाम् ओषधीनाम्.
FAQs
It condemns severe forms of adharma: exploiting the helpless, sexual wrongdoing involving another’s wife, and theft of major forms of wealth and livelihood (animals, land, valuables, clothing, and medicinal resources).
They represent foundational supports of life and society—sustenance (cows), stability and livelihood (land), wealth (silver, garments), and health (medicinal herbs and their extracts)—so stealing them is portrayed as especially harmful.
It warns against predatory behavior: exploiting vulnerable people, violating trust and relationships, and taking resources that sustain others’ livelihood and health—encouraging protection of the weak and respect for property and social order.