Shloka 16
Brahmavākya
Brahmā’s Pronouncement on Hari-nāma and the Non-punishability of Viṣṇu’s Devotees
मधुसूदनभक्तानां निग्रहो नोपपद्यते । व्याजेनापि कृता यैस्तु द्वादशी पक्षयोर्द्वयोः ॥ १६ ॥
madhusūdanabhaktānāṃ nigraho nopapadyate | vyājenāpi kṛtā yaistu dvādaśī pakṣayordvayoḥ || 16 ||
À l’égard des dévots de Madhusūdana (Viṣṇu), la contrainte ou le châtiment ne convient pas. Même si l’observance de Dvādaśī n’est accomplie que sous quelque prétexte, lorsqu’elle est pratiquée dans les deux quinzaine, elle garde sa puissance de purification.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in a vrata-mahatmya context)
Vrata: Dvādaśī-vrata
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It emphasizes Viṣṇu’s special grace toward His devotees: even imperfect or excuse-based observance of Dvādaśī, when done with devotion across both fortnights, is accepted and should not be met with harsh censure.
Bhakti is shown as the decisive factor: Madhusūdana’s devotees are not to be judged primarily by external perfection, because sincere devotional orientation makes their vows fruitful and draws divine protection.
Kalā/ritual timing (connected to Jyotiṣa) is implied through the reference to Dvādaśī in both pakṣas (śukla and kṛṣṇa), underscoring correct tithi-based vrata scheduling following Ekādaśī.