Shloka 26
The Vision of the Lord Granted to Rukmangada
Prepared to Slay His Son
नाहं नियोगी भविता हि देव आज्ञाविहीनः सुरलोकनाथ । विधेहि चान्यत्प्रकरोमि तात निदेशनं मास्तु मदीय दण्डम् ॥ २६ ॥
nāhaṃ niyogī bhavitā hi deva ājñāvihīnaḥ suralokanātha | vidhehi cānyatprakaromi tāta nideśanaṃ māstu madīya daṇḍam || 26 ||
தேவனே, உமது ஆணையின்றி நான் நியமிக்கப்பட்ட ஊழியனாய் செயல்படமாட்டேன், விண்ணுலக நாதனே. தாதா, வேறு விதமாக ஆணையிடுங்கள்; உமது கட்டளையின்படி செய்வேன்—உமது தெளிவான ஆணையின்றி என் தண்டனை நிகழாதிருக்கட்டும்.
Unspecified (a subordinate addressing a divine authority in dialogue)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
FAQs
It emphasizes dharmic restraint: one should not act—especially in matters of enforcement or consequence—without rightful authority and explicit instruction, aligning action with divine order (ājñā).
Bhakti is shown as humble obedience and surrender: the speaker refuses independent action and seeks the Lord’s directive, modeling dependence on divine will rather than ego-driven initiative.
While no specific Vedāṅga is named, the verse reflects a core dharma-śāstric principle relevant to ritual and governance: actions require proper injunction (vidhi/ājñā) and should not be performed arbitrarily.