Shloka 48
The Dialogue between Rukmāṅgada and Dharmāṅgada
नैतत्साम्यं भवेद्देवि लोके स्थावरजंगमे । सत्पुत्रः पितुरादाय भारमुद्वहते तु यः ॥ ४८ ॥
naitatsāmyaṃ bhaveddevi loke sthāvarajaṃgame | satputraḥ piturādāya bhāramudvahate tu yaḥ || 48 ||
Wahai Dewi, dalam dunia yang meliputi yang tidak bergerak dan yang bergerak, tiada kesetaraan dalam hal ini: putera mulia (sat‑putra) ialah dia yang mengambil tanggungjawab ayahnya dan benar‑benar memikul beban itu ke hadapan.
Narada (addressing Devi)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It defines “satputra” (a worthy son) not by birth alone but by dharmic action—accepting and sustaining the father’s responsibilities, thereby preserving righteous order in family and society.
Bhakti is expressed through dharma in daily life: honoring elders and upholding family duties can be an offering of service (seva) aligned with devotion, not merely a private emotion.
No specific Vedanga (like Vyakarana or Jyotisha) is taught directly; the practical takeaway is dharma-niti—ethical guidance relevant to grihastha responsibilities and social continuity.