Shloka 34
Dialogue of Father and Son (Pitṛputra-saṃvāda) — Mohinī Episode
पितुर्वचनकर्तारः पुत्रा धन्या जगत्त्रये । किं ततः पातकं राजन्यो न कुर्यात्पितुर्वचः ॥ ३४ ॥
piturvacanakartāraḥ putrā dhanyā jagattraye | kiṃ tataḥ pātakaṃ rājanyo na kuryātpiturvacaḥ || 34 ||
باپ کے فرمان پر چلنے والے بیٹے تینوں جہانوں میں مبارک ہیں۔ پھر اے راجن، باپ کے حکم کے خلاف نہ کرنے میں کون سا گناہ ہے؟
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
FAQs
It elevates obedience to a father’s righteous instruction as a form of Dharma that brings merit across the three worlds, framing filial duty (pitṛ-dharma) as spiritually protective rather than sinful.
By training humility, service, and surrender to rightful authority, the verse cultivates the inner discipline that supports Bhakti—learning to honor dharmic guidance becomes a stepping-stone to honoring the Lord’s command.
No specific Vedanga technique is taught; the practical takeaway is Smriti-based sadācāra (right conduct): following dharmic injunctions and family duties as a foundation for ritual life and spiritual progress.