Shloka 37
The Duties and Conduct of the Graduate (Snātaka) and the Householder
नित्यं धर्मार्थकामेषु युज्येत नियतो द्विजः । न धर्मवर्जितं काममर्थं वा मनसा स्मरेत्
nityaṃ dharmārthakāmeṣu yujyeta niyato dvijaḥ | na dharmavarjitaṃ kāmamarthaṃ vā manasā smaret
നിയമനിഷ്ഠനായ ദ്വിജൻ നിത്യം ധർമ്മം, അർത്ഥം, കാമം എന്നിവയിൽ ഏർപ്പെടണം; ധർമ്മരഹിതമായ ആഗ്രഹമോ സമ്പത്തോ മനസ്സിലും ഓർക്കരുത്।
Unspecified (narrative instruction within Svargakhaṇḍa; exact dialogue speaker not provided in the input excerpt)
Concept: Engage in dharma, artha, and kāma under discipline; never even mentally entertain wealth or desire divorced from dharma.
Application: Filter goals through ethics: earn honestly, desire responsibly, and set boundaries; practice ‘manasa-śuddhi’ by checking fantasies and intentions before actions.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A dvija stands at a crossroads marked ‘Dharma’, ‘Artha’, and ‘Kāma’, holding a scripture and a lotus, choosing the dharmic path while the other paths align behind it. In the sky, a subtle Viṣṇu emblem indicates that all aims find harmony when oriented toward the Supreme.","primary_figures":["a disciplined dvija","symbolic Viṣṇu emblem (chakra/footprints)"],"setting":"Symbolic landscape with three signposts, a small village and marketplace in the distance, and a quiet shrine on the dharma path.","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["earth brown","sage green","sky blue","marigold","ivory"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: allegorical crossroads scene with ornate signboards for puruṣārthas, dvija centered with scripture; Viṣṇu chakra in a gold leaf aureole above; rich reds/greens, decorative borders, temple-arch framing.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical hillside crossroads, delicate calligraphy on signposts, dvija’s thoughtful expression; cool palette with refined naturalism, distant shrine and stream, subtle divine symbol in the sky.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlined allegory—three paths, dvija in central stance, chakra motif above; strong reds/yellows/greens, stylized trees and patterned ground.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central lotus with three petals labeled Dharma/Artha/Kāma, dvija at the base offering a garland toward the Dharma petal; ornate floral borders, deep blue ground, gold detailing and white filigree."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft mridangam pulse","temple bell at cadence","rustling leaves"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: धर्म+अर्थ+कामेषु→धर्मार्थकामेषु (द्वन्द्व); धर्म+वर्जितम्→धर्मवर्जितम्.
FAQs
It affirms engagement with artha and kāma is permitted, but only when governed by dharma; the ethical standard is prior and controlling.
It emphasizes inner discipline: moral life begins in the mind, so restraining unethical intentions prevents unethical actions.
A twice-born person should live in regulated conduct, pursuing life-goals without violating dharma, and rejecting any pleasure or wealth that conflicts with righteousness.