Shloka 44
Saṅkara-jāti-nirṇaya and Gṛhastha-ācāra: Daily Rites, Purity, Anadhyāya, and Food Discipline
नाचक्षीत धयन्तीं गां नाद्वारेणाविशेत्क्रचित् / न राज्ञः प्रतिगृह्णायाल्लुब्धस्योच्छास्त्रवर्तिनः
nācakṣīta dhayantīṃ gāṃ nādvāreṇāviśetkracit / na rājñaḥ pratigṛhṇāyāllubdhasyocchāstravartinaḥ
Jangan memandang lembu betina ketika ia menyusukan anaknya. Jangan memasuki rumah melalui pintu dengan cara yang tidak wajar. Dan jangan menerima hadiah daripada raja yang tamak, yang bertindak menyimpang daripada ajaran śāstra.
Lord Viṣṇu (teaching Garuḍa)
Concept: Respect the sacred and the vulnerable; observe proper thresholds/entry etiquette; reject gifts that compromise dharma when offered by greedy, śāstra-violating authority.
Vedantic Theme: Non-attachment to tainted gain; purity of livelihood (śuddha-ājīva) supporting sattva.
Application: Treat animals with non-intrusive respect; follow household/temple etiquette; practice ethical sourcing—decline benefits tied to exploitation or corruption.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Type: cowshed/house entrance; royal court (implied)
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.96 (sadācāra and dāna-śuddhi)
FAQs
This verse warns that receiving gifts from a greedy, anti-śāstra king compromises one’s dharma and links the recipient to the donor’s unrighteousness.
It frames purity as practical restraint—avoiding improper actions and refusing tainted wealth—so one’s livelihood and conduct remain aligned with śāstra.
Avoid unethical money or favors, especially from corrupt authorities; choose clean sources of support and maintain disciplined, respectful conduct in everyday settings.