Varaha Purana 47.19: Adhyaya 47, Shloka 19
The Rite of Śrāvaṇa Bright-Fortnight Dvādaśī (Dāmodara Worship) and the Exemplum of King Nṛga
सविधानात् त्वया राजन् भक्त्या वै समुपोषिता । उपोषितायां तस्यां तु राज्यं लब्धं त्वयानघ ॥ ४७.१९ ॥
savidhānāt tvayā rājan bhaktyā vai samupoṣitā | upoṣitāyāṃ tasyāṃ tu rājyaṃ labdhaṃ tvayānagha || 47.19 ||
Wahai raja, menurut tatacara yang ditetapkan, engkau telah melaksanakan upavāsa/vrata itu dengan bhakti. Setelah selesai pelaksanaannya, engkau—wahai yang tidak bercela—memperoleh kerajaan.
Varāha (default framework)
FAQs
It reflects a common Purāṇic narrative motif in which disciplined observance of vows (especially fasting) is linked to legitimate sovereignty, illustrating how ethical-ritual conduct was integrated into ideals of kingship.
No specific geographic location is mentioned in this verse fragment.
The verse emphasizes disciplined adherence to prescribed observances, performed with devotion, as a valued form of conduct associated with rightful attainment of authority.
Ask anything about this verse
Answers come straight from the texts, with the shlokas they draw on. Ask in your own words.
A free sign-in with Google or Apple keeps your chat saved across web and the app.
Read Varaha Purana in the Vedapath app
Scan the QR code to open this directly in the app, with word-by-word meanings, Sanskrit recitation where available, and more.