Shloka 8
The Duties and Conduct of the Graduate (Snātaka) and the Householder
नापसव्यं परीदध्याद्वासो न विकृतं वसेत् । आहरेद्विधिवद्दारान्सदृशानात्मनः शुभान्
nāpasavyaṃ parīdadhyādvāso na vikṛtaṃ vaset | āharedvidhivaddārānsadṛśānātmanaḥ śubhān
Jangan memakai kain secara apasavya (terbalik yang tidak baik), dan jangan berpakaian dengan cara yang menyimpang atau tidak wajar. Menurut tatacara yang ditetapkan, hendaklah mengambil pasangan yang berbudi, baik, dan sepadan dengan diri.
Unspecified (context-dependent within Svarga-khaṇḍa 54; presented as prescriptive instruction)
Concept: Auspicious comportment includes correct wearing of garments (not reversed/inauspicious) and adherence to vidhi in marriage—choosing a virtuous, suitable spouse.
Application: Attend to small daily disciplines (how one dresses, conducts rituals) and make major life choices (marriage) with ethical compatibility and virtue as primary criteria.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A carefully ordered household ritual scene: a man adjusts his garment in the auspicious manner before a small altar, ensuring nothing is worn reversed or distorted. Nearby, elders consult palm-leaf texts as a virtuous bride approaches with modest grace, symbolizing marriage chosen by vidhi and suitability.","primary_figures":["gṛhastha dvija","elders/ācārya","prospective bride"],"setting":"Courtyard with altar, sacred thread, palm-leaf manuscripts, and wedding selection rites implied (not full ceremony).","lighting_mood":"golden dawn","color_palette":["warm saffron","ivory","copper","peacock blue","rose pink"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: auspicious domestic altar scene; dvija adjusts garment correctly (savya orientation), elders hold śāstra; bride depicted with modest ornaments; gold leaf on altar lamps and borders, rich reds/greens, jewel-like detailing, symmetrical composition.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: refined courtyard with delicate architecture; elders reading palm leaves, the groom-to-be correcting his drape; bride in soft pink with understated jewelry; gentle dawn light, cool shadows, intricate textile patterns.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines, stylized figures; emphasis on correct garment drape and ritual propriety; warm yellow-red background, green accents, temple-wall aesthetic with lamp motifs.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: ornate floral borders and lotuses; central domestic altar with śaṅkha-cakra motifs; figures arranged ceremonially, emphasizing auspicious order; deep blue ground with gold filigree and peacock motifs."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"narrative","suggested_raga":"Desh","pace":"moderate-narrative","voice_tone":"reverent-soft","sound_elements":["household bell","murmured mantra","rustle of silk","distant conch"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: nāpasavyam → na + apasavyam; parīdadhyādvāso → parīdadhyāt + vāsaḥ; āharedvidhivat → āharet + vidhivat; dārānsadṛśānātmanaḥ → dārān + sadṛśān + ātmanaḥ.
FAQs
It advises proper, auspicious dress (not worn in an inverted/inauspicious way and not in a disfigured manner) and enjoins choosing a spouse through proper procedures and compatibility.
It implies selecting a spouse who is compatible with one’s own nature and station—well-matched in character and suitability—so that household life supports dharma.
Both are treated as parts of disciplined dharmic living: outward order (proper attire) and inner/social order (a virtuous, suitable marriage) together cultivate auspiciousness and stability.