Shloka 149

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

Devanagari script

सत्वरं हृच्छयाविष्टस्तमानेतुं बहिः स्थितः ॥ १४९ ॥

Transliteration

satvaraṃ hṛcchayāviṣṭastamānetuṃ bahiḥ sthitaḥ || 149 ||

Translation

ຖືກຄວາມເຈັບໃຈຄອບງໍາ ລາວຮີບອອກໄປຂ້າງນອກ ແລະຢືນຢູ່ທີ່ນັ້ນ ໂດຍຕັ້ງໃຈຈະນໍາເຂົາເຂົ້າມາ।

Word by Word

• सत्वरम्: quickly
• सत्वरम्: सम्बन्ध/प्रकार (क्रियाविशेषण/Adverbial)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: सत्वर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: अव्ययीभाववत् क्रियाविशेषणरूपेण (adverbial accusative), नपुंसकलिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/द्वितीया), एकवचन

• हृत्शयाविष्टः: possessed by desire in the heart
• हृत्शयाविष्टः: कर्ता (कर्ता/Subject qualifier)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: हृत्शय + आविष्ट (प्रातिपदिक/कृदन्त)
• Form: समास: हृत्शयेन आविष्टः (तृतीया-तत्पुरुष); आविष्ट = आ + विश् (धातु) + क्त; पुल्लिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; विशेषण of (implicit) सः

• तम्: him
• तम्: कर्म (कर्म/Object)
• Type: Noun
• Root: तद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुल्लिङ्ग, द्वितीया (2nd/द्वितीया), एकवचन

• आनेतुम्: to bring
• आनेतुम्: प्रयोजन (प्रयोजन/Purpose)
• Type: Verb
• Root: आ + नी (धातु)
• Form: तुमुन्-प्रत्ययान्त infinitive (तुमन्त/तुमुन्), क्रियार्थे

• बहिः: outside
• बहिः: देश (अधिकरणे/Locative sense)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: बहिः (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय (adverb)

• स्थितः: stood/was stationed
• स्थितः: क्रिया (क्रिया/Predicate-participle)
• Type: Verb
• Root: स्था (धातु) + क्त (कृदन्त)
• Form: कृदन्त (past participle/क्त), पुल्लिङ्ग, प्रथमा, एकवचन; predicative participle

Speaker

Suta (narrative voice within the Purana, recounting events)

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: karuna

Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka

FAQs

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

It highlights karuṇā (compassion) and immediate dhārmic response—when another is in distress, one should act promptly and with heartfelt concern.

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

Though not explicitly naming bhakti, the verse models bhakti’s inner texture: a softened heart (dayā) and readiness to serve and support others, which is a practical expression of devotion.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

No specific Vedāṅga (like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa) is taught in this line; it primarily conveys narrative dharma—prompt, compassionate action within a tirtha/mahatmya setting.