Shloka 49
Brahmā’s Discourse to Mohinī
Harivāsara, Desire, and the Satya-Test of Rukmāṅgada
त्यागे वैरौचनिर्यद्वद्गतौ हि पवनोपमः । सौम्यत्वे शशितुल्यस्तु रूपवान् मन्मथो यथा ॥ ४९ ॥
tyāge vairaucaniryadvadgatau hi pavanopamaḥ | saumyatve śaśitulyastu rūpavān manmatho yathā || 49 ||
ترکِ دنیا میں وہ ویرَوچنی بَلی کے مانند، رفتار میں ہوا کے مانند تھا۔ نرمی میں چاند جیسا، اور حسن میں گویا منمتھ کے مانند دلکش تھا۔
Narada (praising an exemplary person/king/devotee within the Uttara-Bhaga narrative)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: adbhuta
FAQs
It presents a composite ideal of dharmic excellence—renunciation (tyāga), energetic action, gentle temperament, and attractive presence—showing that spiritual greatness is recognized through balanced virtues, not a single trait.
By praising humility and tyāga alongside pleasing conduct, the verse implies that true bhakti is expressed through selfless giving, non-harshness, and uplifting behavior that draws others toward dharma and devotion.
No specific Vedanga technique is taught in this verse; it functions as dharma-nīti praise (ethical characterization), useful for understanding ideal conduct that supports ritual life and devotional discipline.