Shloka 28
Ācamana-vidhi, Śauca, and Conduct Rules for Study, Eating, and Bodily Functions
स्पृशान्ति बिन्दवः पादौ य आचामयतः परान् / भूमिगैस्ते समा ज्ञेया न तैरप्रयतो भवेत्
spṛśānti bindavaḥ pādau ya ācāmayataḥ parān / bhūmigaiste samā jñeyā na tairaprayato bhavet
Kung habang nagbibigay ng tubig para sa ācamana sa iba ay may patak na tumama sa sariling paa, ang mga patak na iyon ay dapat ituring na tulad ng tubig na bumagsak sa lupa; kaya’t huwag maging pabaya dahil dito.
Sūta (narrating traditional dharma-vidhi taught in the Purāṇic discourse)
Primary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
Indirectly: it emphasizes disciplined conduct (niyama) and attentiveness in practice—outer purity supporting inner steadiness, which is traditionally presented as conducive to realizing the Self.
It highlights niyama-like discipline through ritual cleanliness and careful performance of ācamana; such precision is treated as a preparatory support for higher yogic concentration and worship.
Not explicitly; it reflects the Kurma Purana’s integrative approach where shared dharma and purity disciplines underpin both Shaiva and Vaishnava modes of worship.