Shloka 87
The Discourse of Rukmāṅgada
Prabodhinī Ekādaśī, Kārtika-vrata, and Satya-dharma
सत्येन वायुर्वहति सत्येन ज्वलते शिखी । सत्या धारमिदं सर्वं जगत्स्थावरजंगमम् ॥ ८७ ॥
satyena vāyurvahati satyena jvalate śikhī | satyā dhāramidaṃ sarvaṃ jagatsthāvarajaṃgamam || 87 ||
सत्येन वायुः प्रवहति, सत्येन शिखी ज्वलति। सत्याधारमिदं सर्वं जगत् स्थावरजङ्गमम्॥
Narada (teaching in dialogue framed within the Narada Purana’s instruction tradition)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It presents satya (truth) as a cosmic principle: the elements function and the universe remains stable because truth underlies dharma and ṛta (order). Spiritual life therefore begins with truthfulness as an essential vrata of conduct.
Bhakti is sustained by integrity: truthful speech, sincere intent, and consistent conduct. The verse implies that devotion without satya lacks the very support that holds spiritual practice steady.
It aligns with Dharmaśāstra-oriented discipline rather than a technical Vedāṅga procedure: satya is treated as a foundational niyama (ethical observance) that supports ritual reliability and mantra practice through truthful intention and speech.