Shloka 15
मोक्षोपाय-निर्णयः
Determination of the Means to Liberation
तदा विसर्गमर्हा: स्युरितीदं धातृशासनम् | बिभ्रद् दण्डाजिन मुण्डो ब्राह्मणो5हति शासनम्
tadā visargam arhāḥ syur itīdaṃ dhātṛśāsanam | bibhrad daṇḍājina-muṇḍo brāhmaṇo 'pi hi śāsanam ||
“Kung gayon, dapat silang palayain”—ito ang kautusan ng Lumikha. Kahit ang isang brāhmaṇa na nagtalikod sa daigdig—kalbo, may tungkod at nakabalabal ng balat ng usa—kapag gumawa ng kasamaan, nananatiling saklaw ng parusa ayon sa batas. Ang aral: ang paghingi ng kanlungan at pagsisisi ay maaaring magdulot ng awa, ngunit ang anyong panrelihiyon ay hindi pananggalang sa pananagutan.
इुमत्सेन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Mercy may be shown by releasing those who seek refuge with sincere resolve to abandon wrongdoing, as taught by the Creator; however, outward religious status or ascetic dress does not grant immunity—wrongdoing remains punishable.
Umatsena states a dharma-rule: certain offenders can be spared when they come under protection and vow reform, but he immediately adds a balancing principle—an ascetic Brahmin, despite renunciant marks (staff, deerskin, shaven head), is still liable to discipline if he commits sin.