Shloka 34

The Account of Kāṣṭhīlā (Kāṣṭhīlā-ākhyāna) within the Mohinī Narrative

Devanagari script

जानन्नपि यथायुक्तस्तं भावमनुवर्तते ॥ ३४ ॥

Transliteration

jānannapi yathāyuktastaṃ bhāvamanuvartate || 34 ||

Translation

たとえ（真理を）知っていても、人は—しかるべく振る舞いながら—その同じ心の傾きに従い続ける。

Word by Word

• jānan: knowing
• jānan: Karta (कर्ता/Subject qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: jñā (धातु) + jānan (कृदन्त-प्रातिपदिक, शतृ)
• Form: Present active participle (शतृ/PrAP); Masculine, Nominative (1st/प्रथमा), Singular; agrees with implied subject

• api: even/though
• api: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/Particle)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: api (अव्यय)
• Form: Particle (अपि) = ‘even/also’

• yathāyuktaḥ: as is proper/appropriately
• yathāyuktaḥ: Karta (कर्ता/Subject qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: yathā (अव्यय) + yukta (कृदन्त-प्रातिपदिक, क्त)
• Form: Avyayībhāva compound ‘yathā-yukta’; yukta = PPP (क्त) from √yuj; Masculine, Nominative, Singular

• tam: that
• tam: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: tad (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular सर्वनाम

• bhāvam: state/disposition
• bhāvam: Karma (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: bhāva (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: Masculine, Accusative (2nd/द्वितीया), Singular

• anuvartate: follows/continues
• anuvartate: Kriyā (क्रिया/Verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: anu√vṛt (धातु)
• Form: Present tense (लट्), Ātmanepada, 3rd person, Singular; ‘follows/acts in accordance’

Speaker

Narada (contextual attribution within Narada Purana dialogue style)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: karuna

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

It teaches that realization or knowledge alone is not the end; one must still live in a fitting way, sustaining a purified inner disposition (bhāva) that aligns with dharma and spiritual practice.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

Bhakti is sustained by bhāva—devotional attitude. The verse implies that even with understanding, the devotee continues the appropriate devotional mood and disciplined conduct, rather than abandoning practice.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

While not naming a Vedāṅga directly, it reflects the Vedāṅga spirit of proper application—acting 'yathā-yukta' (appropriately), which parallels correct procedure and disciplined practice emphasized in ritual and śāstric training.