Shloka 28
Kāṣṭhīlā-Ākhyāna: Ratnāvalī’s Return, Co-wife Dharma, and the Phālguna Propitiation
येनैकासनगा नारी भवेद्भर्ता स एव हि । नान्य इत्थँ पुराणेषु श्रूयते ह्यागमेष्वपि ॥ २८ ॥
yenaikāsanagā nārī bhavedbhartā sa eva hi | nānya itthaṃ purāṇeṣu śrūyate hyāgameṣvapi || 28 ||
Dia sajalah suami sejati, yakni orang yang bersamanya seorang wanita duduk pada satu tempat duduk. Selain itu, aturan seperti ini tidak terdengar dalam Purāṇa maupun dalam Āgama.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It frames marital legitimacy as rooted in a sacred, socially recognized union symbolized by “sharing one seat,” emphasizing dharma-based order and protection rather than mere association.
Indirectly, it supports bhakti by stabilizing household dharma: a disciplined, legitimate grihastha life is presented as a foundation from which worship, vows, and devotional observances can be practiced without ethical conflict.
It reflects dharma-nirṇaya (rule-determination) grounded in śāstric testimony—citing Purāṇa and Āgama as authoritative sources—aligning with the practical application of language/interpretation (Vyākaraṇa/Nirukta-style clarity) in deciding ritual-social norms.