Shloka 76
Pātivratya-kathana
The Narrative of the Pativrata
मयूरपुच्छसंयुक्तं पवनं चाकरोत्तदा । न देवि रात्रौ स्वपिति न दिवा च वरानना ॥ ७६ ॥
mayūrapucchasaṃyuktaṃ pavanaṃ cākarottadā | na devi rātrau svapiti na divā ca varānanā || 76 ||
Lalu ia menimbulkan angin yang disertai bulu ekor merak. Wahai Dewi, wahai yang berwajah elok, ia tidak tidur pada malam hari dan tidak pula pada siang hari.
Narrator (Purāṇic narrative voice; traditionally Sūta reporting the account)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
FAQs
It depicts a purāṇic motif where a supernatural force (a wind) is deliberately created to disturb peace and rest, illustrating how agitation (kṣobha) obstructs steadiness and spiritual composure.
By contrast: devotion requires steadiness of mind and regulated life; the verse shows the opposite condition—restlessness and sleeplessness—highlighting why bhakti practices emphasize calmness, purity, and restraint.
Indirectly, it points to the importance of proper observance and discipline in ritual life (kalpa-oriented conduct); disturbed sleep and agitation are presented as obstacles to regular vrata and pūjā routines.