Shloka 70
Adhyaya 50 — Mind-Born Progeny, Svayambhuva Manu’s Lineage, and Brahmā’s Ordinance to Duḥsaha (Alakṣmī’s Retinue)
तरुगुल्मादिभिर्धारं न विद्धं यस्य वेश्मनः ।
मर्मभेदोऽथवा पुंसस्तच्छ्रेयो भवनं न ते ॥
taru-gulmādibhir dhāraṃ na viddhaṃ yasya veśmanaḥ | marma-bhedo 'thavā puṃsas tac-chreyo bhavanaṃ na te ||
यस्य गृहे वृक्षगुल्मादिभिः आधारः न विद्धो न क्षतः, तथा यत्र पुरुषस्य मर्माणि नोपघात्यन्ते, तादृशं वासस्थानं हे यक्ष, तव न युक्तम्।
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FAQs
Well-maintained dwellings that prevent harm to occupants represent ordered life and vigilance; the Yakṣa is told such wholesome environments are inhospitable to it.
Ancillary dharma material (practical ethics) rather than pancalakṣaṇa core topics.
Unpierced supports and uninjured marmas symbolize integrity of 'supports' (dhāra) and life-force points; psychic/ritual cleanliness parallels physical soundness.