Shloka 38
The Greatness of Kāśī (Kāśī-māhātmya) and Avimukta’s Liberative Power
अविमुक्तं न सेवंते ये मूढास्तामसा नराः । विण्मूत्ररजसां मध्ये ते वसंति पुनः पुनः ॥ ३८ ॥
avimuktaṃ na sevaṃte ye mūḍhāstāmasā narāḥ | viṇmūtrarajasāṃ madhye te vasaṃti punaḥ punaḥ || 38 ||
ชนผู้หลงมัวเมาอันเป็นตมัส ผู้ไม่เข้าพึ่งและไม่เคารพอวิมุกตะ ย่อมอยู่ซ้ำแล้วซ้ำเล่าท่ามกลางอุจจาระ ปัสสาวะ และธุลี
Narada (teaching in the Avimukta/Kashi Mahatmya context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bibhatsa
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
FAQs
It contrasts Avimukta (Kashi) as a liberating tirtha with the tamasic condition of spiritual neglect, warning that ignoring such sanctifying refuge results in repeated immersion in impurity and degraded states.
By urging “sevana” (reverent resorting) to a Vishnu–Shiva-associated sacred kshetra like Avimukta, it emphasizes humble approach, pilgrimage, and honoring holy space as supportive limbs of bhakti and inner purification.
No specific Vedanga technique is taught in this verse; the practical takeaway aligns with Dharmashastra-style purity discipline—seeking sattva through tīrtha-sevana and avoiding tamasic habits that keep one bound to impurity.