Shloka 12
Mohinī’s Speech
Mohinyāḥ Bhāṣaṇam
सप्तद्वीपपतिः शूरः पितुर्वचनकारकः । आह्लादयति यस्तातं जननीं वापि पुत्रकः ॥ १२ ॥
saptadvīpapatiḥ śūraḥ piturvacanakārakaḥ | āhlādayati yastātaṃ jananīṃ vāpi putrakaḥ || 12 ||
Kahit ang anak na lalaki ay isang bayani, panginoon ng pitong kontinente at tumutupad sa utos ng ama, tunay lamang siyang “anak” kapag napapasaya niya ang ama—at pati ang ina rin.
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It defines ‘true sonship’ not by power or status, but by dharmic conduct that uplifts and delights one’s parents—an ethical foundation that supports punya and spiritual progress.
By valuing loving service and the intention to please (āhlāda) over mere achievement, it mirrors bhakti’s core principle: devotion is proved through heartfelt, selfless service rather than external grandeur.
It emphasizes smṛti-based sadācāra (right conduct) and gṛhastha-dharma—practical application of dharma—rather than a specific Vedanga technique like Vyākaraṇa or Jyotiṣa.