The Account of Kāṣṭhīlā (Kāṣṭhīlā-ākhyāna) within the Mohinī Narrative
अधौतपादां सुश्रोणीं सौम्यदिक्छीर्षशायिनीम् । पतिकामा कुमारी सा नाविंदत्सदृशं पतिम् ॥ ७८ ॥
adhautapādāṃ suśroṇīṃ saumyadikchīrṣaśāyinīm | patikāmā kumārī sā nāviṃdatsadṛśaṃ patim || 78 ||
वह सुश्रोणी कन्या पाँव न धोकर और अशुभ दिशा की ओर सिर करके सोती थी; पति की कामना होते हुए भी उसे योग्य वर न मिला।
Suta (narrating the Purana discourse)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
It emphasizes that desired life-results (like a worthy marriage) are supported by dharmic discipline—basic purity (śauca) and proper observances (niyama) rather than mere longing.
Indirectly, it teaches that devotion is strengthened by orderly conduct: cleanliness, mindfulness, and respect for auspicious practice create steadiness (śuddhi) that supports prayer and vows.
It reflects applied ritual discipline—śauca (purificatory cleanliness) and directional/auspicious considerations used in traditional observance (a practical, dharmic application akin to jyotiṣa-based auspiciousness and gṛhya-ācāra).