Shloka 26
Vāmanadeva Praises Bali; the Measure of Three Steps; Śukrācārya Warns Against the Gift
यदृच्छालाभतुष्टस्य तेजो विप्रस्य वर्धते । तत् प्रशाम्यत्यसन्तोषादम्भसेवाशुशुक्षणि: ॥ २६ ॥
yadṛcchā-lābha-tuṣṭasya tejo viprasya vardhate tat praśāmyaty asantoṣād ambhasevāśuśukṣaṇiḥ
جو برہمن تقدیر سے جو ملے اسی پر قانع رہے، اس کا تَیج بڑھتا ہے؛ مگر بےقناعتی سے اس کی روحانی قوت یوں گھٹتی ہے جیسے پانی چھڑکنے سے آگ کی تپش بجھ جاتی ہے۔
FAQs
This verse teaches that a brāhmaṇa’s tejas (spiritual brilliance) grows when he is content with whatever comes naturally, without anxious striving.
Because dissatisfaction repeatedly disrupts austerity, peace, and clarity—just as water quickly extinguishes a burning fire—thereby weakening one’s spiritual strength.
Do your duty steadily, but reduce greed and complaint: accept outcomes with gratitude, keep needs simple, and protect inner peace—this preserves spiritual energy and focus.