Shloka 6
Teaching of Karma-yoga
Student Conduct, Vedic Study, and Gāyatrī Supremacy
गुरोर्यत्र परीवादो निंदा वापि प्रवर्तते । कर्णौ तत्र पिधातव्यौ गंतव्यं वा ततोऽन्यतः
guroryatra parīvādo niṃdā vāpi pravartate | karṇau tatra pidhātavyau gaṃtavyaṃ vā tato'nyataḥ
Di mana pun cercaan atau nista terhadap Guru berlaku, hendaklah menutup kedua-dua telinga; atau tinggalkan tempat itu dan pergi ke tempat lain.
Unspecified (narratorial/didactic instruction within Svarga-khaṇḍa)
Concept: Avoidance of guru-nindā (hearing or participating) as a protective discipline for spiritual progress.
Application: Do not consume or amplify disparaging talk about teachers/mentors; exit gossip circles, mute channels, or redirect conversation; cultivate respectful speech and selective listening.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A quiet hermitage courtyard where a small group whispers in the shade, their faces turned in criticism. A young disciple, eyes lowered, gently covers his ears with both hands and steps away toward a sunlit path leading to the guru’s hut, choosing silence over contamination.","primary_figures":["disciple (śiṣya)","guru (ācārya)","gossiping onlookers"],"setting":"forest āśrama with thatched huts, tulasi planter near the doorway, sacrificial altar in the background","lighting_mood":"forest dappled","color_palette":["sandalwood beige","leaf green","ochre","smoke gray","lotus pink"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: a serene āśrama scene with the guru seated on a low wooden āsana under a canopy, the disciple covering his ears while stepping away from a shadowy gossiping group; gold leaf embellishment on the guru’s halo and ornaments, rich reds and greens, stylized tulasi pot near the threshold, intricate floral borders and temple-like symmetry.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: delicate brushwork showing a Himalayan-forest hermitage; the disciple in simple white cloth covers his ears and walks toward a sunlit clearing; cool greens and soft browns, refined facial features, lyrical trees and a small stream, subtle emotional restraint conveyed through posture.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold black outlines and natural pigments; the guru with a radiant aura seated near a yajña-kuṇḍa, the disciple in respectful stance covering ears; strong red/yellow/green palette, temple-wall aesthetic, stylized foliage and ornamental borders.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: devotional courtyard with lotus motifs and ornate floral borders; the disciple turns away from harsh speech, moving toward a sanctified space marked by lamps and a tulasi planter; deep blues and gold accents, peacocks at the edge symbolizing purity of hearing."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Yaman","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["soft temple bells","forest birds","gentle wind in leaves","distant conch shell","intentional silence"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: गुरोः + यत्र → गुरोर्यत्र; वा + अपि → वापि; ततो + अन्यतः → ततोऽन्यतः
FAQs
It advises either to cover one’s ears (refuse to listen) or to leave the place and go elsewhere.
It teaches restraint in association and hearing: do not participate in, endorse, or even passively consume slander directed at one’s teacher.
Respect for the guru is treated as foundational; guarding one’s hearing from disrespectful speech supports steadiness in devotion and learning.