Shloka 57
Saṅkara-jāti-nirṇaya and Gṛhastha-ācāra: Daily Rites, Purity, Anadhyāya, and Food Discipline
श्रुतिस्मृत्युक्तमाचारं कुर्यान्मर्मणि न स्पृशेत् / न निन्दाताडने कुर्यात्सुतं शिष्यं च ताडयेत्
śrutismṛtyuktamācāraṃ kuryānmarmaṇi na spṛśet / na nindātāḍane kuryātsutaṃ śiṣyaṃ ca tāḍayet
Pratique-se a conduta ensinada pela Śruti e pela Smṛti. Não se golpeie um ponto vulnerável; não se castigue por censura e injúria—contudo, pode-se disciplinar o próprio filho e o próprio discípulo.
Lord Viṣṇu (in discourse to Garuḍa/Vinatā-putra)
Concept: Dharma-guided correction: follow śruti-smṛti ācāra; avoid striking marmas (vital points); do not punish from abusive blame; disciplined instruction for son and student is allowed when measured.
Vedantic Theme: Ahimsa and sattva-preserving conduct; governance of anger (krodha-nigraha) as inner purification.
Application: Correct others without cruelty; avoid harm; set clear rules and consequences; teach through example and calm authority.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Type: gurukula/household training space
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.96 (ācāra and household ethics)
FAQs
This verse frames daily ethics as grounded in śruti and smṛti, presenting dharma as scripture-aligned behavior rather than personal impulse—especially in matters like punishment and correction.
It permits discipline for son and student, but forbids striking vital points and forbids punishment driven by nindā (abusive blame), distinguishing corrective training from harmful violence.
Correct others only with restraint and purpose: avoid humiliating speech, avoid harmful force, and keep discipline proportional, safe, and aimed at moral improvement.