Shloka 34
Dialogue of Father and Son (Pitṛputra-saṃvāda) — Mohinī Episode
पितुर्वचनकर्तारः पुत्रा धन्या जगत्त्रये । किं ततः पातकं राजन्यो न कुर्यात्पितुर्वचः ॥ ३४ ॥
piturvacanakartāraḥ putrā dhanyā jagattraye | kiṃ tataḥ pātakaṃ rājanyo na kuryātpiturvacaḥ || 34 ||
പിതാവിന്റെ വചനം നടപ്പാക്കുന്ന പുത്രന്മാർ ത്രിലോകത്തിലും ധന്യർ. അപ്പോൾ, രാജാവേ, പിതൃആജ്ഞയ്ക്ക് വിരുദ്ധമായി ചെയ്യാതിരിക്കുന്നതിൽ എന്ത് പാപമുണ്ട്?
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
FAQs
It elevates obedience to a father’s righteous instruction as a form of Dharma that brings merit across the three worlds, framing filial duty (pitṛ-dharma) as spiritually protective rather than sinful.
By training humility, service, and surrender to rightful authority, the verse cultivates the inner discipline that supports Bhakti—learning to honor dharmic guidance becomes a stepping-stone to honoring the Lord’s command.
No specific Vedanga technique is taught; the practical takeaway is Smriti-based sadācāra (right conduct): following dharmic injunctions and family duties as a foundation for ritual life and spiritual progress.