Vāmana’s Advent, Aditi’s Hymn, Bali’s Gift, and the Mahatmya of Bhū-dāna
नरस्य बह्वपत्यस्य धिग्जन्मैश्वर्यवार्जितम् । अहो गुणाः सौम्यता च विद्वत्ता जन्म सत्कुले ॥ ४५ ॥
narasya bahvapatyasya dhigjanmaiśvaryavārjitam | aho guṇāḥ saumyatā ca vidvattā janma satkule || 45 ||
子が多くとも、高き家柄と繁栄を欠く人の生は恥ずべきもの。ああ、徳のなんと尊いことか—温和さ、学識、そして良き家に生まれること。
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in dialogue)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: raudra
It elevates inner qualities—virtue, gentleness, and learning—as the true markers of worth, implying that mere social status or progeny without dharmic excellence is spiritually hollow.
While not naming Vishnu directly, it supports Bhakti by valuing saumyatā (humility and softness) and vidvattā (right understanding), which are foundational dispositions for sincere devotion and disciplined practice.
Vidvattā implies disciplined study—especially of śāstra supported by Vedāṅga tools like Vyākaraṇa (grammar) and Śikṣā (phonetics)—so that conduct aligns with Dharma rather than mere lineage-pride.