Shloka 9
Yama’s Journey to Brahmaloka
Ekadashi–Dvadashi Mahatmya in the Rukmangada Cycle
भुनक्ति मानवो ह्यद्य विष्णोरहनि मंदधीः । स मे दंड्यश्च वध्यश्च निर्वास्यो नगराद्बहिः ॥ ९ ॥
bhunakti mānavo hyadya viṣṇorahani maṃdadhīḥ | sa me daṃḍyaśca vadhyaśca nirvāsyo nagarādbahiḥ || 9 ||
Ang taong mapurol ang isip na kumakain ngayon sa banal na araw ni Viṣṇu—sa aking pagtingin—dapat parusahan, kahit hatulan ng kamatayan, at itaboy sa labas ng hanggahan ng lungsod.
Sanatkumara (teaching Narada in a dharma/vrata context)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: raudra
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
FAQs
It stresses the gravity of violating a Viṣṇu-related vrata day (a sacred observance day), portraying such neglect as a serious breach of dharma that undermines devotion and self-restraint.
Bhakti here is shown as disciplined loyalty to Viṣṇu expressed through vrata-niyama (observance rules). The verse uses strong language to emphasize that devotion is not merely sentiment but also regulated conduct.
Kalpa (ritual discipline) is implied through vrata observance—knowing which days are designated for Viṣṇu and the required restraints (like fasting/abstaining from food) as part of dharmic practice.