Shloka 32
The Account of Women
Householder Ethics, Fault, Merit, and Govinda-Nāma as Purification
दारेष्वधीनं स्वर्गं च कुलं पंकं यशोऽयशः । पुत्रं दुहितरं मित्रं संसारे कथयंति च
dāreṣvadhīnaṃ svargaṃ ca kulaṃ paṃkaṃ yaśo'yaśaḥ | putraṃ duhitaraṃ mitraṃ saṃsāre kathayaṃti ca
Dikatakan bahawa dalam kehidupan dunia ini, bahkan syurga pun bergantung pada isteri; bahawa keluarga boleh menjadi lumpur yang menjerumuskan atau menjadi tempat bersandar; bahawa kemasyhuran dan kehinaan, anak lelaki dan anak perempuan, bahkan persahabatan—semuanya terkait dengan kehidupan rumah tangga.
Uncertain (context not provided; verse presented as a general maxim within a dialogue)
Concept: Worldly and otherworldly outcomes—heaven, reputation, children, friendships—are deeply conditioned by domestic life and marital harmony.
Application: Invest in ethical, compassionate home life; communicate well, share responsibilities, and keep the household aligned with values (satya, ahiṃsā, seva).
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A panoramic household mandala: at the center, a couple tends a sacred lamp and a small shrine, while around them appear symbolic circles—fame as a garlanded drum, disgrace as a fallen banner, children as playful figures, friendship as clasped hands. Above, a faint celestial gateway labeled ‘svarga’ glows, implying that heaven is woven from domestic dharma.","primary_figures":["Householder couple (archetypal)","Child figures (son and daughter as symbols)","Friends/guests","Shrine icon (Viṣṇu/Lakṣmī symbols)"],"setting":"Home courtyard with tulsi-vṛndā pedestal implied but not central; shrine niche, lampstands, offering plates, and a welcoming threshold (torana).","lighting_mood":"temple lamp-lit","color_palette":["lamp gold","terracotta","peacock blue","cream white","marigold orange"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: central household shrine with Viṣṇu-Lakṣmī iconography, thick gold-leaf halos and ornate borders; surrounding symbolic vignettes of fame/disgrace, children, and friendship; rich reds and greens, embossed gold patterns on textiles and torana.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: intimate domestic scene with refined faces and gentle gestures; symbolic elements subtly integrated—garland for fame, fallen flag for disgrace; soft evening lamp glow, delicate architectural lines and courtyard plants.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlined domestic tableau, lamp and shrine central, surrounding icons for yasha/ayasha and family bonds; saturated reds/yellows/greens with stylized ornamentation, symmetrical composition like a temple panel.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: circular mandala composition with lotus borders; central shrine and lamp, outer ring of symbolic domestic blessings; deep indigo background with gold floral filigree, peacocks and cows as auspicious household prosperity motifs."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["oil-lamp flicker","soft bells","tanpura drone","night insects"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: dāreṣvadhīnaṃ = dāreṣu + adhīnam; yaśo'yaśaḥ = yaśaḥ + ayaśaḥ; kathayaṃti (text) normalized to kathayanti (कथयन्ति) as standard present 3pl.
FAQs
It presents a worldly-ethical maxim: household life strongly shapes one’s welfare—reputation, family stability, friendships, and even the experience of “heaven” (happiness and merit) are portrayed as closely tied to domestic harmony and conduct.
The phrasing is proverbial: “heaven” can be read as happiness, well-being, and religious merit in life. The point is that one’s domestic sphere has major consequences for both worldly standing and spiritual outcomes.
Cultivate responsibility and harmony in the household—because family life influences one’s reputation, relationships, and overall well-being, and can become either a support or a source of entanglement.