Shloka 28

Kāṣṭhīlā-Ākhyāna: Ratnāvalī’s Return, Co-wife Dharma, and the Phālguna Propitiation

Devanagari script

येनैकासनगा नारी भवेद्भर्ता स एव हि । नान्य इत्थँ पुराणेषु श्रूयते ह्यागमेष्वपि ॥ २८ ॥

Transliteration

yenaikāsanagā nārī bhavedbhartā sa eva hi | nānya itthaṃ purāṇeṣu śrūyate hyāgameṣvapi || 28 ||

Translation

「女が同じ座を共にした男こそ、ただその者のみが真の夫である。このような規定は他に聞かれない—プラーナにも、アーガマにも。」

Word by Word

येनby whom/with whom

एकासनगा(a woman) who shares the same seat

नारीwoman

भवेत्would be/becomes (by rule)

भर्ताhusband

सःhe

एवindeed/alone

हिindeed/for

नnot

अन्यःanother (one)

इत्थम्thus/in this manner

पुराणेषुin the Purāṇas

श्रूयतेis heard/is stated

हिindeed

आगमेषुin the Āgamas/scriptures

अपिalso

Speaker

Sanatkumara (teaching Narada)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: adbhuta

FAQs

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

It frames marital legitimacy as rooted in a sacred, socially recognized union symbolized by “sharing one seat,” emphasizing dharma-based order and protection rather than mere association.

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

Indirectly, it supports bhakti by stabilizing household dharma: a disciplined, legitimate grihastha life is presented as a foundation from which worship, vows, and devotional observances can be practiced without ethical conflict.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

It reflects dharma-nirṇaya (rule-determination) grounded in śāstric testimony—citing Purāṇa and Āgama as authoritative sources—aligning with the practical application of language/interpretation (Vyākaraṇa/Nirukta-style clarity) in deciding ritual-social norms.