Shloka 42
न प्रहृष्यति संमानैर्नावमानैः प्रकुप्यति / न क्रुद्धः परुषं ब्रूयादेतत्साधोस्तु लक्षणम्
na prahṛṣyati saṃmānairnāvamānaiḥ prakupyati / na kruddhaḥ paruṣaṃ brūyādetatsādhostu lakṣaṇam
ಸನ್ಮಾನದಿಂದ ಹರ್ಷಿಸುವುದಿಲ್ಲ, ಅವಮಾನದಿಂದ ಕೋಪಗೊಳ್ಳುವುದಿಲ್ಲ. ಕೋಪ ಬಂದರೂ ಕಠೋರ ವಚನ ಹೇಳದೆ ಇರಬೇಕು—ಇದೇ ಸಾಧುವಿನ ಲಕ್ಷಣ.
Lord Vishnu (instruction to Garuda/Vinatā-putra, in the Ācāra-dharma teaching context)
Concept: Samatā toward māna/apamāna and ahiṃsā of speech even under krodha; virtue is measured by controlled response.
Vedantic Theme: Samatva and mastery of antaḥkaraṇa-vṛttis (krodha, ahaṅkāra) as preparation for jñāna/bhakti; non-identification with praise/blame.
Application: Practice pause-before-speech; adopt a vow of non-harsh speech; reflect daily on praise/blame as transient; cultivate kṣamā and maitrī in conflict.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Related Themes: Garuda Purana (Dharma/Ācāra sections): teachings on sadācāra, kṣamā, ahiṃsā, and control of speech (vāk-saṃyama)
FAQs
This verse defines a sādhu by emotional steadiness in praise or blame and by refusing harsh speech even under anger—self-control is presented as a core marker of dharmic character.
By emphasizing dharmic conduct—restraint, humility, and non-harmful speech—the verse points to the ethical foundation that supports auspicious karmic outcomes and spiritual progress taught throughout the Purana.
Practice equanimity toward compliments and criticism, pause before reacting to insult, and avoid cutting words—especially when angry—so speech remains truthful and non-injurious.