Shloka 22
Adhyaya 23 — Ashvatara’s Vow for Madalasa and the Bestowal of Musical Science by Sarasvati
पुत्रावूचतुः परित्यज्य च स्त्रीभोगान् तात! सर्वंस्तया विना ।
क्रीडन्नास्ते समं तुल्यैर्वयस्यैः शीलसम्पदा ॥
putrāv ūcatuḥ parityajya ca strībhogān tāta sarvaṁ stayā vinā | krīḍann āste samaṁ tulyair vayasyaiḥ śīla-sampadā ||
तौ पुत्रावूचतुः—पितः, स स्त्रीसुखं सर्वं तया विना परित्यक्तवान्। स्ववयःस्वभावसदृशैः सहचरैः सह क्रीडन्नेव तिष्ठति।
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FAQs
The verse frames a shift from sensual attachment to restraint and socially appropriate companionship, preparing the ground for a higher pursuit (a difficult goal requiring tapas and resolve).
This is primarily Ākhyāna (didactic narrative) rather than one of the core pañcalakṣaṇa headings; it supports dharma-teaching through story.
Renunciation of strī-bhoga symbolizes withdrawal of the senses (indriya-nigraha), a prerequisite for effective mantra/tapas leading to divine grace.