Markandeya Purana — Adhyaya 23, Shloka 22
Adhyaya 23 — Ashvatara’s Vow for Madalasa and the Bestowal of Musical Science by Sarasvati
पुत्रावूचतुः परित्यज्य च स्त्रीभोगान् तात! सर्वंस्तया विना ।
क्रीडन्नास्ते समं तुल्यैर्वयस्यैः शीलसम्पदा ॥
putrāv ūcatuḥ parityajya ca strībhogān tāta sarvaṁ stayā vinā | krīḍann āste samaṁ tulyair vayasyaiḥ śīla-sampadā ||
दोनों पुत्र बोले—पिताजी, वह उस स्त्री के बिना स्त्रियों के साथ होने वाले समस्त भोग का त्याग कर चुका है। वह केवल अपने ही वय और स्वभाव के साथियों के साथ खेलता हुआ रहता है।
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FAQs
The verse frames a shift from sensual attachment to restraint and socially appropriate companionship, preparing the ground for a higher pursuit (a difficult goal requiring tapas and resolve).
This is primarily Ākhyāna (didactic narrative) rather than one of the core pañcalakṣaṇa headings; it supports dharma-teaching through story.
Renunciation of strī-bhoga symbolizes withdrawal of the senses (indriya-nigraha), a prerequisite for effective mantra/tapas leading to divine grace.