Shloka 40
Dharma–Adharma Marks; Daśāha, Piṇḍa Formation, Śrāddha Calendar, Śayyā-dāna, and Sapiṇḍīkaraṇa Rules
न भवेत् यदा स गोत्रो परो ऽपि विधिमाचरेत् / भार्या वा पुरुषः कश्चित् तुष्टश्च कुरुते स्त्रियः
na bhavet yadā sa gotro paro 'pi vidhimācaret / bhāryā vā puruṣaḥ kaścit tuṣṭaśca kurute striyaḥ
ไม่ว่าเป็นผู้ร่วมโคตรหรือคนละโคตร หากปฏิบัติตามแบบพิธีที่กำหนด ย่อมไม่มีโทษ จะเป็นภรรยาหรือชายใด หากมีใจพอใจแล้วประพฤติต่อสตรีทั้งหลายตามครรลอง ก็ชื่อว่าเป็นไปตามพิธี
Lord Vishnu (speaking to Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Ritual Type: Ekoddishta
Beneficiary: Pitr
Concept: Adhikāra (eligibility) and anāpatti (absence of fault) depend on following vidhi; participation may extend beyond same gotra; proper conduct toward women within the rite is affirmed.
Vedantic Theme: Dharma as order sustaining harmony; intention and correct action reduce doṣa and support sattva.
Application: When the primary performer is unavailable, another qualified person (even outside gotra) may perform if rules are followed; ensure respectful, proper conduct and consent/appropriateness in roles involving women.
Primary Rasa: shanta
Type: gṛha/śrāddha setting
Related Themes: Garuda Purana: rules on who may perform śrāddha when sons/agnates absent; emphasis on vidhi over mere relation in emergencies
FAQs
This verse emphasizes that adherence to the prescribed injunction is what determines correctness; when vidhi is properly observed, the act is not considered faulty even across lineage distinctions.
It frames gotra-based concerns as secondary to correct observance of dharma/ritual procedure, indicating that propriety is grounded in vidhi rather than mere lineage identity.
Prioritize principled conduct and correct procedure over identity-based disputes; ensure actions—especially those involving women—are done respectfully and in line with ethical rules.