Varaha Purana 193.29: Adhyaya 193, Shloka 29
Naciketas’ Journey to Yama’s Abode and the Eulogy of Truthfulness
न हास्यामिति वत्स त्वां मम वंशविवर्धनम् ॥ याच्यमानः प्रयत्नेन तत्र गन्तुं न चार्हति ॥
na hāsyāmīti vatsa tvāṃ mama vaṃśavivardhanam || yācyamānaḥ prayatnena tatra gantuṃ na cārhati ||
बेटा, मैं तुम्हे कभी छोड़ूँगा नहीं। तुम मेरे खानदान को बढ़ा रहे हो। कोई कितना भी समझाए, मैं वहाँ जाने के लिए तैयार नहीं हूँ।
Unspecified (likely father speaking to son, based on ‘vatsa’ and lineage language)
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It illustrates Purāṇic narrative ethics through intimate dialogue, showing how counsel and restraint are articulated within family settings.
The text only says “tatra” (“there”); the specific place would be recoverable from surrounding verses not included here.
It advises restraint and careful judgment about undertaking a risky journey or action, even under pressure.
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