Shloka 35
The Account of Kāṣṭhīlā (Kāṣṭhīlā-ākhyāna) within the Mohinī Narrative
वक्ष्ये वचः प्राणहरं तवाधुना भर्तुः सलोकस्य वधूजनस्य । धर्मापहं वाच्यकरं ममापि कर्तुं न शक्यं मनसापि भीरु ॥ ३५ ॥
vakṣye vacaḥ prāṇaharaṃ tavādhunā bhartuḥ salokasya vadhūjanasya | dharmāpahaṃ vācyakaraṃ mamāpi kartuṃ na śakyaṃ manasāpi bhīru || 35 ||
O mahiyain at takutin, ngayon ay sasabihin ko sa iyo ang mga salitang maaaring pumatay—tungkol sa iyong asawa at sa mga kababaihan sa mundong ito. Ngunit ang magsalita ng salitang sumisira sa dharma at gawing maisasagawa, hindi ko magagawa—kahit sa isip man lamang, O duwag.
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Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
FAQs
It emphasizes dharma-sādhana through restraint: even when one knows painful or dangerous truths, one should not speak in a way that destroys dharma or incites adharma.
Bhakti is grounded in dharmic character; the verse highlights self-control (especially of speech and intention), which supports a pure mind fit for devotion to Bhagavan.
It aligns with Vyākaraṇa/Nīti-style discipline of speech—using words responsibly, avoiding counsel that leads to adharmic action, and maintaining śāstra-consistent communication.