Shloka 102
Karma, Non-Violence, Tīrtha & Gaṅgā Merit, Vaiṣṇava Protection, Śālagrāma Worship, and Ekādaśī as Deliverance
दुराचारो दुष्कृतोऽपि सदाचाररतोऽपि यः । भवद्भिः स सदा त्याज्यो विष्णुं च भजते नरः
durācāro duṣkṛto'pi sadācārarato'pi yaḥ | bhavadbhiḥ sa sadā tyājyo viṣṇuṃ ca bhajate naraḥ
Seseorang yang berakhlak buruk dan melakukan kejahatan, namun (pada zahirnya) tampak tekun pada adab baik—orang demikian hendaklah sentiasa kamu jauhi, walaupun dia berbhakti kepada Viṣṇu.
Unspecified (context required to identify the dialogue speaker within Svarga-khaṇḍa 31)
Concept: Discernment in association: one should avoid a person of corrupt conduct even if he outwardly worships Viṣṇu.
Application: Do not confuse religious display with character; choose mentors and companions by consistency, humility, and ethical restraint, while maintaining non-hatred and personal boundaries.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A village crossroads where two figures stand: one wears devotional marks and holds a rosary, yet his shadow shows grasping hands and broken vows; the other path leads toward a small shrine where sincere devotees sit quietly. The scene emphasizes discernment—light falls on the humble, while the hypocrite stands half in shade.","primary_figures":["A hypocritical worshipper (symbolic)","Sincere Vaiṣṇava devotees","A silent shrine image of Viṣṇu"],"setting":"Earthly crossroads near a small Viṣṇu shrine, with a boundary of light and shadow suggesting moral choice.","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["warm ochre","shadow violet","leaf green","chalk white","vermillion"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a moral tableau—small Viṣṇu shrine with gold leaf halo; sincere devotees in front with folded hands; a richly dressed but morally compromised figure to the side, partially in shadow, with exaggerated expression; ornate borders, rich reds/greens, gold embellishment on the shrine and deity iconography.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate narrative at a crossroads; subtle facial cues show duplicity vs sincerity; soft landscape with a tiny temple; restrained palette and refined brushwork conveying ethical nuance.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized figures with bold outlines; clear division of light and dark zones; Viṣṇu icon in the shrine with bright yellow halo; the avoided figure rendered with darker greens and reds, emphasizing caution.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: central shrine medallion with Viṣṇu; surrounding border panels depict ‘satsaṅga’ vs ‘duḥsaṅga’ as contrasting vignettes; lotus and floral borders, deep blue ground, gold highlights, didactic narrative ornamentation."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"authoritative","sound_elements":["soft hand cymbals","ambient village birds","temple bell at pauses"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: दुष्कृतोऽपि → दुष्कृतः + अपि; सदाचाररतोऽपि → सदाचाररतः + अपि
FAQs
It implies that mere worship, if paired with persistent immoral behavior, does not make one fit for association; ethical integrity is treated as essential alongside devotion.
Avoid association with those whose conduct is harmful or corrupt, even if they display outward signs of religiosity; character and actions matter.
It frames Bhakti as inseparable from dharmic living: authentic devotion should express itself through right conduct, not just ritual or verbal profession.