Shloka 4
The Description of Mohinī’s Love Episode
सदा भ्रमणशीलश्च सदा दानरतिर्भव । सदा कौटिल्यहीनश्च सदाचाररतः सदा ॥ ४ ॥
sadā bhramaṇaśīlaśca sadā dānaratirbhava | sadā kauṭilyahīnaśca sadācārarataḥ sadā || 4 ||
Hendaklah engkau sentiasa cenderung kepada gerak-kerja yang baik dan usaha yang bermanfaat; sentiasa berkenan pada sedekah. Sentiasalah bebas daripada tipu daya, dan sentiasa tekun dalam adab yang benar.
Narada (instructional voice within the Uttara-Bhaga context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
FAQs
It teaches that steady spiritual progress is supported by active, service-oriented living—especially charity, straightforwardness, and consistent righteous conduct (sadācāra).
Bhakti is strengthened when one lives without deceit and regularly practices giving; such purity of conduct and generosity are supportive virtues for sincere devotion and worship.
No specific Vedāṅga (like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa) is taught directly; the verse emphasizes sadācāra (ethical discipline), which underpins correct ritual practice and dharmic living.