Shloka 106
Multi-form Manifestations, Indra–Kāma Incarnations, Pravāha, and the Twofold Buddhi
Sense-Discipline and Exclusive Refuge in Viṣṇu
तस्याः संगं सुविदूरं विसृज्यचेष्ट्वा समग्रं कुरु सर्वदा त्वम् / सुबुद्धिरूपा त्वीरयन्ती जगाद भजस्व विष्णुं परमादरेण
tasyāḥ saṃgaṃ suvidūraṃ visṛjyaceṣṭvā samagraṃ kuru sarvadā tvam / subuddhirūpā tvīrayantī jagāda bhajasva viṣṇuṃ paramādareṇa
तस्याः संगं सुविदूरं परित्यज्य सर्वदा सम्यक् आचारं कुरु। ततः सुबुद्धिरूपा सा त्वां प्रेरयन्ती जगाद—परमादरेण विष्णुं भजस्व।
Narrative voice within the Vishnu–Garuda dialogue (instructional passage attributed to Lord Vishnu’s teaching context)
Concept: Abandon corrupting association and establish upright conduct; worship Viṣṇu with supreme reverence.
Vedantic Theme: Śaraṇāgati (taking refuge in the Supreme) supported by viveka-vairāgya as preparatory disciplines.
Application: Avoid harmful company; adopt consistent ethical habits; set a daily practice of Viṣṇu-pūjā/japa with sincere reverence.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.28.107-110 (exclusive Hari-bhakti; critique of non-vaidika worship; karmaphala)
FAQs
This verse frames spiritual progress as beginning with leaving detrimental company and establishing complete, consistent right conduct, which supports devotion to Vishnu.
Preta Kanda repeatedly links one’s choices and associations to later consequences; here, moral discipline and devotion are presented as the safe, corrective path that prevents downfall.
Reduce exposure to influences that weaken ethics, keep daily conduct steady and complete (truthfulness, restraint, compassion), and maintain regular Vishnu-bhakti with sincere reverence.