Shloka 23
Sup–Tiṅ Foundations: Prātipadika, Vibhaktis/Kārakas, and Lakāras
Tense–Mood System
विध्यादावेवानुमतो लोड्वाच्यो मन्त्रणे भवेत् / निमन्त्रणाधीष्टसंप्रश्रे प्रार्थनेषु तथाशिषि
vidhyādāvevānumato loḍvācyo mantraṇe bhavet / nimantraṇādhīṣṭasaṃpraśre prārthaneṣu tathāśiṣi
आरम्भ में, जब अनुमति दी जाती है, तब परामर्श/उपदेश में ‘लोट्’ (विधि-लकार) का प्रयोग जानना चाहिए। इसी प्रकार निमंत्रण, आदरपूर्वक निर्देश, विनीत पूछताछ, प्रार्थना तथा आशीर्वाद—इन सब में भी वही प्रयुक्त होता है।
Lord Vishnu (teaching Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Language as etiquette (śiṣṭācāra): appropriate optative/vidhi usage in counsel, invitations, respectful commands, inquiries, requests, and blessings.
Vedantic Theme: Sattvic speech (vāṅ-mādhurya and satya-hita) as a purifier of mind; harmony through right expression.
Application: Use softer modal forms for advice/requests/blessings to maintain respect and non-coercion in communication.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.205.22 (loṭ for āśīḥ); Garuda Purana 1.205.25 (liṅ-artha and leṭ)
FAQs
This verse links correct verbal forms with dharmic communication—advice, invitations, requests, and blessings should be expressed in an appropriate, respectful optative/imperative manner.
It frames dharma not only as ritual action but also as disciplined speech—how one counsels, invites, petitions, and blesses others is part of righteous conduct.
Use courteous, permission-based language when advising or requesting, and offer blessings with clarity and respect—speech itself becomes a form of ethical practice.