Shloka 34
Śikṣā-nirūpaṇa (Exposition of Discipline): Son’s Marriage, Paternal Duty, and Royal Administration
मा व्रतीह सदाक्रोशी मारण्या नगराश्रयाः । सामान्यवृत्त्यदाता मे राज्येऽवसतु निर्घृणः ॥ ३४ ॥
mā vratīha sadākrośī māraṇyā nagarāśrayāḥ | sāmānyavṛttyadātā me rājye'vasatu nirghṛṇaḥ || 34 ||
Jangan ada pelaku tapa-vrata di sini yang terus-menerus mencela orang lain; jangan pula penghuni rimba berlindung di kota demi maksud kekerasan. Dan jangan ada yang berhati keras, menolak memberi bantuan nafkah yang wajar, tinggal dalam kerajaanku.
Narada (instructing within a Tirtha–Mahatmya narrative framework)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: raudra
FAQs
It teaches that sacred practice (vrata) must be joined with compassion and right conduct—abusive speech, violence, and refusal of basic charity undermine the sanctity of a realm and a tirtha-centered life.
Bhakti is not merely ritual observance; it is expressed through humility, non-harm, and kindness. A devotee’s vrata becomes authentic when speech and behavior align with dharma and compassion.
Primarily Śīla/Ācāra (practical dharmic discipline) rather than a technical Vedāṅga; it indirectly supports correct ritual life by insisting on ethical prerequisites—non-abusive speech and basic giving—so vrata and tirtha practices remain effective.