एवं समस्तेन गुणोदयेन यन्मौक्तिकं योगमुपागतं स्यात् / न तस्य भर्तारमनर्थजात एको ऽपि कश्चित् समुपैति दोषः
evaṃ samastena guṇodayena yanmauktikaṃ yogamupāgataṃ syāt / na tasya bhartāramanarthajāta eko 'pi kaścit samupaiti doṣaḥ
Ainsi, lorsque la perle a atteint son état par la pleine manifestation de toutes les qualités excellentes, on ne trouve chez son porteur (son possesseur) pas même un seul défaut né du malheur.
Lord Viṣṇu (in dialogue to Garuḍa/Vinatā-putra)
Concept: When excellence is complete and integrated, misfortune-born defects do not adhere to the possessor; harmony reduces vulnerability to anartha.
Vedantic Theme: Wholeness (pūrṇatā) and coherence as protection; sattvic integration yields steadiness and fewer disturbances.
Application: Invest in thorough quality assurance; in life, cultivate integrated virtues—small neglected flaws can become sources of anartha.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.69.40-43 (tests and defining qualities)
This verse teaches that when virtues fully mature—like a pearl reaching perfection—faults and blame do not cling to the person who bears such refined character.
It reinforces the Ācāra Kāṇḍa theme that inner quality (guṇa) and disciplined conduct protect one’s standing and spiritual progress, even amid adverse circumstances.
Focus on consistent integrity—truthfulness, restraint, compassion, and responsibility—so that your actions and reputation become resilient against criticism and misfortune.