Shloka 60
Teaching on Karma-yoga
Discipline of Action as Worship
ब्रह्मचार्य्याहरेद्भैक्ष्यं गृहेभ्यः प्रयतोऽन्वहम् । गुरोः कुले न भिक्षेत न ज्ञातिकुलबंधुषु
brahmacāryyāharedbhaikṣyaṃ gṛhebhyaḥ prayato'nvaham | guroḥ kule na bhikṣeta na jñātikulabaṃdhuṣu
Seorang brahmacārin yang berdisiplin dan bersuci hendaklah setiap hari mengutip bhikṣā dari rumah-rumah; namun janganlah ia meminta di keluarga gurunya, dan jangan pula di kalangan kaum kerabat serta sanak-saudaranya sendiri.
Unspecified (didactic narration within Svarga-khaṇḍa context)
Concept: Brahmacārin’s daily bhikṣā is disciplined and non-exploitative: avoid begging from guru’s household and one’s own relatives to prevent attachment, favoritism, and shame.
Application: Practice self-reliance and avoid leveraging close relationships for personal gain; keep learning and spiritual discipline free from entitlement.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A young brahmacārin, hair tied and wearing a simple kaupīna and sacred thread, walks a village path with a begging bowl, eyes lowered in restraint. In the background, the guru’s āśrama is visible but respectfully bypassed, while relatives’ homes are shown at a distance—visualizing the rule of non-dependence and impartiality.","primary_figures":["brahmacārin","guru (in background, teaching)","village householders"],"setting":"forest-edge gurukula near a village, with thatched huts, sacrificial fire area, and a footpath","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["earth brown","forest green","sunlit amber","chalk white","muted red"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: brahmacārin in the foreground with bhikṣā-pātra and kamaṇḍalu; guru seated near a small homa-kuṇḍa in the background; gold leaf accents on the sacred fire and halos; rich warm tones, ornate border, traditional iconographic clarity.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: serene gurukula landscape with delicate trees and a winding path; the student’s modest attire rendered with fine brushwork; soft light filtering through leaves; gentle domestic vignettes of householders offering alms.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: stylized student figure with bold outlines; gurukula elements—homa fire, palm-leaf manuscripts—prominent; rhythmic patterns on trees and huts; warm pigment palette and temple-wall composition.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: decorative border of leaves and lotus buds; central figure of the brahmacārin walking with bowl; small vignettes of offerings around; deep blue/earth tones with gold highlights, auspicious motifs emphasizing discipline."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Bhupali","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["rustling leaves","soft footsteps on earth","distant Vedic chanting","crackling sacred fire"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: ब्रह्मचार्य्याहरेद्भैक्ष्यं = ब्रह्मचारी + आहरेत् + भैक्ष्यम्; प्रयतोऽन्वहम् = प्रयतः + अन्वहम्.
FAQs
It protects the brahmacārin from favoritism and attachment, ensuring humility and impartial discipline while maintaining appropriate boundaries with the teacher’s household and one’s own kin.
He should collect bhaikṣā (alms) every day from households, doing so with self-restraint and purity of conduct.
It emphasizes integrity and non-dependence on personal connections—seeking support without exploiting close relationships, and practicing detachment and humility.