Shloka 94
Prohibitions and Rules of Right Conduct (Ācāra): Theft, Speech, Purity, Residence, and Social Boundaries
वर्जयेन्मार्जनी रेणुं स्नानवस्त्र घटोदकम् । न भक्षयेदभक्ष्याणि नापेयं च पिबेद्द्विजः
varjayenmārjanī reṇuṃ snānavastra ghaṭodakam | na bhakṣayedabhakṣyāṇi nāpeyaṃ ca pibeddvijaḥ
ചൂലിന്റെ പൊടി, സ്നാനവസ്ത്രം പിഴിഞ്ഞ വെള്ളം, ഘടത്തിൽ ശേഷിച്ച വെള്ളം—ഇവ ദ്വിജൻ ഒഴിവാക്കണം; അഭക്ഷ്യം ഭക്ഷിക്കരുത്, അപേയം കുടിക്കരുത്।
Not specified in the provided excerpt (context needed from surrounding verses of Svargakhaṇḍa 55).
Concept: Discernment in what one touches, consumes, and drinks is a form of dharma; purity is maintained by avoiding contaminated residues and prohibited intake.
Application: Do not reuse dirty rinse-water; keep bathing items hygienic; avoid questionable food/drink especially on fasting/observance days; practice mindful consumption.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"On a riverbank bathing ghat, a dvija carefully wrings out a wet cloth away from the drinking area, refusing the murky runoff and the stagnant pot-water beside him. A broom’s dust swirls in a sunbeam, and the devotee steps back, choosing clean water and pure food as offerings await at a small Vishnu shrine nearby.","primary_figures":["a dvija devotee","a ghat attendant","a subtle Vishnu shrine icon (background)"],"setting":"stone ghāṭa with brass water pots, bathing cloths on a line, a small shrine niche with lamp and conch","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["river jade","brass gold","cloth white","sandalwood beige","vermillion red"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: river ghāṭa scene with a dvija in crisp white garments rejecting dirty runoff from a bathing cloth and stagnant pot-water; a small Vishnu shrine with lamp and conch in the background; gold leaf on brass pots, shrine arch, and jewelry; saturated reds/greens with ornate borders.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: lyrical riverside bathing ghat, delicate brushwork showing dust motes from a broom in sunlight, refined gestures of avoidance, cool blues and greens, distant trees and steps descending into water; subtle devotional calm.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized ghāṭa steps and pots, expressive eyes; symbolic depiction of ‘impure water’ as darker tone; strong red/yellow/green palette with temple-wall aesthetic.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate border of lotuses and tulasi leaves; central figure at ghāṭa choosing pure water; deep indigo background with gold highlights; peacocks and floral motifs framing a small shrine niche."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["flowing water","cloth wringing splash","temple bell (nearby)","broom sweep","conch (faint)"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: varjayenmārjanī = varjayet + mārjanī; bhakṣayedabhakṣyāṇi = bhakṣayet + abhakṣyāṇi; nāpeyaṃ = na + apeyam; pibeddvijaḥ = pibet + dvijaḥ.
FAQs
It gives practical śauca (purity) and āhāra-niyama (dietary) rules: avoid contact/consumption of items regarded as impure or unsuitable, and refrain from forbidden foods and drinks.
“Dvija” literally means “twice-born” and commonly refers to members of the three varṇas entitled to Vedic initiation (upanayana): Brahmin, Kshatriya, and Vaishya.
The broader lesson is disciplined living: mindful restraint in what one consumes and avoids, reflecting a value system where cleanliness and self-control support spiritual and social order.