The Account of Kāṣṭhīlā (Kāṣṭhīlā-ākhyāna) within the Mohinī Narrative
अधौतपादां सुश्रोणीं सौम्यदिक्छीर्षशायिनीम् । पतिकामा कुमारी सा नाविंदत्सदृशं पतिम् ॥ ७८ ॥
adhautapādāṃ suśroṇīṃ saumyadikchīrṣaśāyinīm | patikāmā kumārī sā nāviṃdatsadṛśaṃ patim || 78 ||
وہ خوش اندام کنواری پاؤں نہ دھو کر نحوست والی سمت کی طرف سر رکھ کر سوتی تھی؛ شوہر کی آرزو کے باوجود اسے موزوں شوہر نہ ملا۔
Suta (narrating the Purana discourse)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
It emphasizes that desired life-results (like a worthy marriage) are supported by dharmic discipline—basic purity (śauca) and proper observances (niyama) rather than mere longing.
Indirectly, it teaches that devotion is strengthened by orderly conduct: cleanliness, mindfulness, and respect for auspicious practice create steadiness (śuddhi) that supports prayer and vows.
It reflects applied ritual discipline—śauca (purificatory cleanliness) and directional/auspicious considerations used in traditional observance (a practical, dharmic application akin to jyotiṣa-based auspiciousness and gṛhya-ācāra).