Shloka 25

Nīti-Upadeśa: Discernment, Proper Use of Resources, and Social Strategy

Devanagari script

धनप्रयोगकार्येषुः तथा विद्या गमेषु च / आहारे व्यवहारे च त्यक्तलज्जः सदा भवेत्

Transliteration

dhanaprayogakāryeṣuḥ tathā vidyā gameṣu ca / āhāre vyavahāre ca tyaktalajjaḥ sadā bhavet

Translation

مال کے استعمال کے کاموں میں، علم کے حصول میں، اور کھانے پینے اور روزمرہ معاملات میں—آدمی کو نامناسب شرم چھوڑ کر ہمیشہ بے جھجھک رہنا چاہیے۔

Word by Word

• धनप्रयोगकार्येषु: in tasks involving the use of money
• धनप्रयोगकार्येषु: Adhikarana (Locative/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: धन (प्रातिपदिक) + प्रयोग (प्रातिपदिक) + कार्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th/सप्तमी), बहुवचन; समासः—धनप्रयोगस्य कार्येषु (षष्ठी-तत्पुरुष)

• तथा: likewise
• तथा: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: तथा (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; प्रकारवाचक/समुच्चयार्थक (adverb: 'likewise/also')

• विद्या: learning/knowledge
• विद्या: Adhikarana (Topic/विषय)
• Type: Noun
• Root: विद्या (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: स्त्रीलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/प्रथमा), एकवचन

• गमेषु: in places of travel/visits
• गमेषु: Adhikarana (Locative/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: गम (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th/सप्तमी), बहुवचन; अर्थे—गमन/यात्रा-स्थानेषु (places of going/visits)

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; समुच्चयबोधक (conjunction 'and')

• आहारे: in eating/food matters
• आहारे: Adhikarana (Locative/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: आहार (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th/सप्तमी), एकवचन

• व्यवहारे: in dealings/transactions
• व्यवहारे: Adhikarana (Locative/अधिकरण)
• Type: Noun
• Root: व्यवहार (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th/सप्तमी), एकवचन

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (Connector/सम्बन्ध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; समुच्चयबोधक

• त्यक्तलज्जः: one who has cast off shame
• त्यक्तलज्जः: Karta (Subject/कर्ता)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: त्यक्त (कृदन्त; त्यज् (धातु) + क्त) + लज्जा (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/प्रथमा), एकवचन; समासः—लज्जां त्यक्तः (द्वितीया-तत्पुरुष); कृदन्तः—क्त-प्रत्ययान्त (past passive participle)

• सदा: always
• सदा: Kala (Temporal/काल)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: सदा (अव्यय)
• Form: अव्यय; कालवाचक (adverb 'always')

• भवेत्: should be/become
• भवेत्: Kriya (Action/क्रिया)
• Type: Verb
• Root: भू (धातु)
• Form: विधिलिङ् (Optative/विधिलिङ्), प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), एकवचन; परस्मैपद

Speaker

Lord Viṣṇu (in instruction to Garuḍa / Vinatā-putra)

Philosophical Teaching

Concept: Tyāga of anartha-lajjā: do not let misplaced shame obstruct rightful use of wealth, pursuit of learning, and proper nourishment and transactions.

Vedantic Theme: Sattva-pradhāna buddhi guiding pravṛtti; removal of saṅkoca (contraction) that blocks svadharma.

Application: Ask for instruction, seek patrons/teachers, negotiate fairly, and eat what sustains health—without false embarrassment; act promptly in legitimate needs.

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: vira

Cross References

Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.110 (sadācāra/artha-vidyā guidance cluster)

FAQs

What is the importance of being 'tyakta-lajjā' (free from shame) in the Garuda Purana?

This verse teaches that in essential duties—using wealth appropriately, seeking knowledge, and maintaining proper conduct—one should not be held back by unhelpful embarrassment; dharmic action should be done promptly and confidently.

How does this verse explain the path of the soul?

Indirectly, it supports the broader Garuda Purana ethic that right living (ācāra) shapes karmic outcomes; disciplined conduct in daily life becomes the foundation for favorable results beyond this life.

Practical application of this wisdom today?

Don’t delay necessary spending for good purposes, don’t feel ashamed to study or ask questions, and be straightforward and ethical in daily transactions—act decisively where dharma is clear.