Shloka 15
मोक्षोपाय-निर्णयः
Determination of the Means to Liberation
तदा विसर्गमर्हा: स्युरितीदं धातृशासनम् | बिभ्रद् दण्डाजिन मुण्डो ब्राह्मणो5हति शासनम्
tadā visargam arhāḥ syur itīdaṃ dhātṛśāsanam | bibhrad daṇḍājina-muṇḍo brāhmaṇo 'pi hi śāsanam ||
「そのとき彼らは放免されるべきである」—これが創造主の法令である。剃髪し、杖と鹿皮を携える出家のバラモンであっても、過ちを犯せば、なお法のもとで処罰を免れない。要は、庇護を求めることと悔悟は慈悲を招きうるが、宗教的な装いは責任追及からの免罪符ではない、ということだ。
इुमत्सेन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Mercy may be shown by releasing those who seek refuge with sincere resolve to abandon wrongdoing, as taught by the Creator; however, outward religious status or ascetic dress does not grant immunity—wrongdoing remains punishable.
Umatsena states a dharma-rule: certain offenders can be spared when they come under protection and vow reform, but he immediately adds a balancing principle—an ascetic Brahmin, despite renunciant marks (staff, deerskin, shaven head), is still liable to discipline if he commits sin.