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 dit : Celui qui peut cultiver la connaissance spirituelle doit renoncer à tout lien matériel et ne garder du corps que ce qui le rend habitable. Suivant la règle de ne passer qu’une seule nuit dans chaque village, sans dépendre des besoins du corps, le sannyāsī doit parcourir toute la terre.
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.