Shloka 52
Brahmā’s Discourse to Mohinī
Harivāsara, Desire, and the Satya-Test of Rukmāṅgada
स्वयं प्राप्ताः परित्यक्ता येन भार्याः सहस्रशः । यो न वाक्याद्विचलते सहैव हि पितुर्गृहे ॥ ५२ ॥
svayaṃ prāptāḥ parityaktā yena bhāryāḥ sahasraśaḥ | yo na vākyādvicalate sahaiva hi piturgṛhe || 52 ||
Ia menanggalkan ribuan istri yang datang sendiri kepadanya; dan ia tak pernah menyimpang dari janji yang telah diucapkan, tetap teguh bahkan di rumah ayahnya.
Narada (narrative voice within Uttara-Bhaga; speaker attribution per Narada–Sanatkumara dialogue tradition)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It praises two core dharmic ideals—tyāga (renunciation of temptation) and satya (unshaken fidelity to one’s promise)—as marks of inner mastery valued in the Purāṇic path.
Bhakti is protected by self-restraint and truthfulness: renouncing indulgence and standing by one’s word stabilizes the mind, making it fit for steady remembrance and worship.
Vyākaraṇa-style precision of “vākya” (one’s declared statement/pledge) is implied: dharma is upheld by exact speech and consistent observance of stated vows (vrata-saṅkalpa).