Shloka 57
Trita in the Well (Udapāna-kathā) — Balarāma’s Tīrtha Observances
तासां तदू् वचन श्रुत्वा दक्ष: सोममथाब्रवीत् । सम॑ वर्तस्व भार्यासु मा त्वां शप्स्ये विरोचन
tāsāṁ tad vacanaṁ śrutvā dakṣaḥ somam athābravīt | samaṁ vartasva bhāryāsu mā tvāṁ śapsye virocanā ||
ان کی بات سن کر دکش نے پھر سوم سے کہا— “اے روشن چاند دیو! اپنی سب بیویوں کے ساتھ یکساں برتاؤ کر، ورنہ میں تجھے شاپ دے دوں گا، اے ویروچن!”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse teaches impartiality and self-restraint in relationships: one should treat all dependents or partners fairly, and favoritism—especially by one in a position of power—invites ethical fault and consequences.
After Soma’s wives complain about unequal treatment, Dakṣa confronts Soma and warns him to behave equally toward all his wives; otherwise Dakṣa will impose a curse.