Srimad Bhagavatam — Saptama Skandha, Shloka 1
Paramahaṁsa-Dharma: The Avadhūta-like Sannyāsī and Prahlāda’s Dialogue with the ‘Python’ Saint
श्रीनारद उवाच कल्पस्त्वेवं परिव्रज्य देहमात्रावशेषित: । ग्रामैकरात्रविधिना निरपेक्षश्चरेन्महीम् ॥ १ ॥
śrī-nārada uvāca kalpas tv evaṁ parivrajya deha-mātrāvaśeṣitaḥ grāmaika-rātra-vidhinā nirapekṣaś caren mahīm
シュリー・ナーラダ牟尼は言った。霊的知識を養うことのできる者は、このように出家して、ただ身体が保たれるだけを残し、各村に一夜のみ滞在する規定に従って、身の必要に依存せず、大地のすべてを遍歴すべきである。
FAQs
This verse says a renunciant should wander freely, keep only what maintains the body, remain independent of others, and stay only one night in a village to avoid attachment.
To prevent forming new social ties, comforts, and dependence—attachments that can distract a renunciant from single-minded spiritual practice.
Reduce unnecessary needs, avoid lifestyle inflation, and cultivate inner steadiness so spiritual practice doesn’t rely on constant external comfort, praise, or support.