Shloka 23
The Account of Śivaśarman
Dharmaśarmā’s Tapas, Dharma’s Boon, and the Amṛta Mission
निर्दोषो व्याधिनिर्मुक्तो यथा तात भवाम्यहम् । तथा कुरुष्व मे वत्स मद्भक्तोसि यदा भुवि
nirdoṣo vyādhinirmukto yathā tāta bhavāmyaham | tathā kuruṣva me vatsa madbhaktosi yadā bhuvi
“Wahai anakku, sebagaimana aku menjadi tanpa cela dan terbebas dari penyakit, demikianlah lakukanlah bagiku—sebab di bumi engkau adalah bhaktaku.”
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Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Sandhi Resolution Notes: bhavāmyaham = bhavāmi + aham; madbhaktosi = madbhaktaḥ + asi.
FAQs
It links healing and freedom from blame (nirdoṣa, vyādhi-nirmukta) with the relationship between a devotee and the one addressed, urging compassionate action on the basis of devotion.
The request is grounded in identity as “my devotee” (mad-bhakta), implying that devotion expresses itself through service and fulfilling a righteous request.
A devotee is encouraged to act for another’s welfare—especially relief from suffering—showing that spiritual life includes practical compassion and responsibility.