Shloka 77
Adhyaya 23 — Ashvatara’s Vow for Madalasa and the Bestowal of Musical Science by Sarasvati
कस्मान्नानीयते वत्सावुपकाराय मानदः ।
एवमुक्तौ ततस्तेन पित्रा स्नेहवता तु तौ ॥
kasmān nānīyate vatsāv upakārāya mānadaḥ |
evam uktau tatas tena pitrā snehavatā tu tau ||
‘कुतो न नीयते स प्रियः, मम पुत्राः, तस्योपकारप्रतिदानार्थम्, हे मानद?’ इत्युक्तौ तौ स्नेहवता पित्रा प्रियवाक्यैः प्रत्युक्तौ।
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FAQs
The narrative reinforces that gratitude is not merely private feeling but must become timely action; honor (māna) is sustained by fulfilling obligations.
Carita with social-dharma emphasis (ācāra): how rulers/elders instruct dependents to uphold reciprocal duty.
The father’s ‘affectionate’ authority symbolizes benevolent inner governance—discipline guided by care rather than fear.