Shloka 31
Mukti-tattva Upadeśa: Knowledge as the Direct Cause of Liberation
प्रारब्धव्ये निरुद्योगी जागर्तव्ये प्रसुप्तकः / विश्वस्तश्च भयस्थाने हा नरः को न हन्यते
prārabdhavye nirudyogī jāgartavye prasuptakaḥ / viśvastaśca bhayasthāne hā naraḥ ko na hanyate
Saat harus bertindak, dia tidak berusaha; saat harus berjaga, dia tertidur; dan di tempat berbahaya dia percaya tanpa waspada—aduhai, manusia dengan cela demikian, siapa yang tidak binasa?
Lord Vishnu (in instruction to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Pramāda (negligence) and misplaced trust in hazardous contexts lead to inevitable destruction; timely effort and alertness are essential.
Vedantic Theme: Avidyā expressed as pramāda; the need for viveka and apramāda as safeguards on the path to śreyas.
Application: Cultivate situational awareness; act when duty calls; avoid procrastination; verify trust and assess risk; maintain daily disciplines that prevent moral and practical collapse.
Primary Rasa: bhayanaka
Secondary Rasa: raudra
Related Themes: Garuda Purana admonitions on pramāda leading to papa and suffering; Garuda Purana ethical counsel on vigilance and right conduct
FAQs
This verse teaches that dharmic living requires timely effort and alertness; negligence and blind trust in risky situations lead to ruin.
The text repeatedly stresses personal responsibility—carelessness in life contributes to suffering and unfavorable outcomes; hence one must act rightly and remain discerning.
Do necessary duties without delay, stay attentive where consequences are serious, and avoid overtrusting in unsafe contexts—combine faith with discernment.