Shloka 53
Mohinī’s Speech
Mohinyāḥ Bhāṣaṇam
नानुष्ठानं विना लक्ष्मीर्नाभक्तैः प्राप्यते यशः । नोद्यमी सुखमाप्नोति नाभार्यः संततिं लभेत् ॥ ५३ ॥
nānuṣṭhānaṃ vinā lakṣmīrnābhaktaiḥ prāpyate yaśaḥ | nodyamī sukhamāpnoti nābhāryaḥ saṃtatiṃ labhet || 53 ||
หากไร้อนุษฐาน ลักษมีย่อมไม่บังเกิด; หากไร้ภักติ ยศย่อมไม่สำเร็จ ผู้ไม่เพียรย่อมไม่พบสุข และผู้ไร้ภรรยาย่อมไม่มีกุลบุตรสืบสกุล।
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It teaches that dharmic results arise from causes: prosperity from disciplined observance, honor from devotion, happiness from sincere effort, and lineage from fulfilling household dharma—showing a practical, cause-and-effect ethic grounded in Dharma.
It states that yaśas (true repute) is not gained by the non-devout, implying that lasting esteem is rooted in bhakti—devotion that aligns one’s conduct with dharma rather than mere social display.
The verse emphasizes anuṣṭhāna—structured observance and correct performance of duties—connecting to Kalpa (ritual procedure) as a practical discipline for generating dharmic outcomes.