Shloka 42
Śāpaprāpti (Receiving a Curse) — Mohinī Narrative
न कृतो जनसंबाधो यममार्गोऽमराधिपाः । न तु लुप्तं हरिदिनं न भुक्तं हरिवासरे ॥ ४२ ॥
na kṛto janasaṃbādho yamamārgo'marādhipāḥ | na tu luptaṃ haridinaṃ na bhuktaṃ harivāsare || 42 ||
اے امروں کے سردارو! میرے سبب یم کا راستہ کبھی لوگوں سے بھرا نہیں ہوا؛ میں نے ہری کے مقدس دن کو کبھی ترک نہیں کیا، اور ہری کے دن کبھی کھانا نہیں کھایا۔
Narada (teaching in a dialogue frame traditionally linked with Sanatkumara/Sanaka discourse)
Vrata: Harivasa (Ekadashi-related observance)
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It states that faithful observance of Hari’s sacred days—especially not neglecting them and maintaining fasting/discipline—prevents one from becoming bound for Yama’s path, implying protection from punitive after-death realms through Viṣṇu-bhakti and vrata.
Bhakti is shown as practical devotion: honoring Hari’s appointed days (Haridina/Harivāsara) with reverence, restraint, and regular observance, making devotion a lived vow rather than only a sentiment.
It reflects kalpa (ritual discipline) and dharma-śāstra style vrata-prayoga: knowing which days are designated for Hari and following the rule of upavāsa/niyama (not eating) on those observance days.