Shloka 64
An exposition on the fruits of charity and on entry into a body
Garbhotpatti, Piṇḍa-śarīra, and Antya-kāla-kriyā
पुनर्नैवं करिष्यामि भुक्तमात्र इहोदरात् / तथातथा यतिष्यामि गर्भं नाप्नोम्यहं यथा
punarnaivaṃ kariṣyāmi bhuktamātra ihodarāt / tathātathā yatiṣyāmi garbhaṃ nāpnomyahaṃ yathā
“اب میں پھر کبھی ایسا نہیں کروں گا—یہاں صرف پیٹ بھرنے کے لیے جینا نہیں۔ میں ہر طرح کوشش کروں گا تاکہ مجھے دوبارہ رحمِ مادر میں داخل نہ ہونا پڑے۔”
A suffering soul (preta) expressing remorse and resolve (as described by Lord Vishnu to Garuda in Preta-kanda context)
Concept: Renunciation of belly-centered living and deliberate striving to end the cycle of womb-entry (punarjanma).
Vedantic Theme: Mumukṣutva (desire for liberation) and niścaya (firm resolve) as the engine of sādhana; saṃsāra seen as repeated embodiment.
Application: Adopt disciplines that reduce compulsive consumption (moderation, fasting, mindful eating), and commit to daily spiritual practice aimed at liberation (japa, svādhyāya, satsanga).
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 2.32.63–67 (nirveda leading to resolve; then description of fetal turning and birth pains)
FAQs
This verse frames bodily appetite as a symbol of sense-driven life that strengthens karmic bondage; the soul resolves to renounce such living to avoid further rebirth.
It reflects the post-death awakening of remorse: after experiencing consequences, the soul vows disciplined effort (yatiṣyāmi) to prevent returning to the womb (garbha), i.e., to end repeated births.
Practice moderation in food and pleasures, cultivate self-restraint and dharmic conduct, and orient life toward liberation-focused effort rather than mere consumption.