Shloka 94
Prohibitions and Rules of Right Conduct (Ācāra): Theft, Speech, Purity, Residence, and Social Boundaries
वर्जयेन्मार्जनी रेणुं स्नानवस्त्र घटोदकम् । न भक्षयेदभक्ष्याणि नापेयं च पिबेद्द्विजः
varjayenmārjanī reṇuṃ snānavastra ghaṭodakam | na bhakṣayedabhakṣyāṇi nāpeyaṃ ca pibeddvijaḥ
Seorang dwija hendaknya menghindari debu dari sapu, air perasan kain mandi, dan air yang tersisa di dalam kendi. Ia tidak boleh memakan yang terlarang, dan tidak boleh meminum yang tidak layak diminum.
Not specified in the provided excerpt (context needed from surrounding verses of Svargakhaṇḍa 55).
Concept: Discernment in what one touches, consumes, and drinks is a form of dharma; purity is maintained by avoiding contaminated residues and prohibited intake.
Application: Do not reuse dirty rinse-water; keep bathing items hygienic; avoid questionable food/drink especially on fasting/observance days; practice mindful consumption.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"On a riverbank bathing ghat, a dvija carefully wrings out a wet cloth away from the drinking area, refusing the murky runoff and the stagnant pot-water beside him. A broom’s dust swirls in a sunbeam, and the devotee steps back, choosing clean water and pure food as offerings await at a small Vishnu shrine nearby.","primary_figures":["a dvija devotee","a ghat attendant","a subtle Vishnu shrine icon (background)"],"setting":"stone ghāṭa with brass water pots, bathing cloths on a line, a small shrine niche with lamp and conch","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["river jade","brass gold","cloth white","sandalwood beige","vermillion red"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: river ghāṭa scene with a dvija in crisp white garments rejecting dirty runoff from a bathing cloth and stagnant pot-water; a small Vishnu shrine with lamp and conch in the background; gold leaf on brass pots, shrine arch, and jewelry; saturated reds/greens with ornate borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical riverside bathing ghat, delicate brushwork showing dust motes from a broom in sunlight, refined gestures of avoidance, cool blues and greens, distant trees and steps descending into water; subtle devotional calm.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized ghāṭa steps and pots, expressive eyes; symbolic depiction of ‘impure water’ as darker tone; strong red/yellow/green palette with temple-wall aesthetic.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate border of lotuses and tulasi leaves; central figure at ghāṭa choosing pure water; deep indigo background with gold highlights; peacocks and floral motifs framing a small shrine niche."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["flowing water","cloth wringing splash","temple bell (nearby)","broom sweep","conch (faint)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: varjayenmārjanī = varjayet + mārjanī; bhakṣayedabhakṣyāṇi = bhakṣayet + abhakṣyāṇi; nāpeyaṃ = na + apeyam; pibeddvijaḥ = pibet + dvijaḥ.
FAQs
It gives practical śauca (purity) and āhāra-niyama (dietary) rules: avoid contact/consumption of items regarded as impure or unsuitable, and refrain from forbidden foods and drinks.
“Dvija” literally means “twice-born” and commonly refers to members of the three varṇas entitled to Vedic initiation (upanayana): Brahmin, Kshatriya, and Vaishya.
The broader lesson is disciplined living: mindful restraint in what one consumes and avoids, reflecting a value system where cleanliness and self-control support spiritual and social order.