Shloka 54
Yama’s Journey to Brahmaloka
Ekadashi–Dvadashi Mahatmya in the Rukmangada Cycle
आश्चर्यातिशयं मन्ये यन्मार्जितपटस्त्वयम् । लेखकः समनुप्राप्तो दैन्येन महतान्वितः ॥ ५४ ॥
āścaryātiśayaṃ manye yanmārjitapaṭastvayam | lekhakaḥ samanuprāpto dainyena mahatānvitaḥ || 54 ||
Itinuturing kong sukdulang kababalaghan na ikaw—na ang iyong tela ay nalinis na—ay nilapitan ng isang eskriba (lekhaka) na pasan ang matinding karalitaan.
Unclear from single-verse input (dialogue context not provided; likely narrative speech within Uttara-Bhaga)
Vrata: none
Rasa: {"primary_rasa":"adbhuta","secondary_rasa":"karuna","emotional_journey":"Wonder at an incongruous encounter (a ‘cleansed cloth’ person/figure) shifts into pity as the scribe’s great poverty is emphasized."}
FAQs
It highlights a moral contrast: outer purity or respectability (a cleansed garment) is set against another’s visible hardship (a poor scribe), prompting reflection on compassion and dharmic response rather than mere appearances.
While not explicitly naming Vishnu-bhakti, it supports the bhakti ethos of humility and kindness—seeing need in others and responding with service (seva) is a practical expression of devotional character.
No specific Vedanga (like Vyakarana, Jyotisha, or Kalpa) is directly taught in this line; the takeaway is ethical conduct (dharma) in social interaction, often emphasized alongside ritual purity in Purana narratives.