Shloka 36
The Dialogue between Rukmāṅgada and Dharmāṅgada
अनुनीय प्रजाः सर्वाः समाश्वात्य पुनः पुनः । न दिवा न च शर्वर्यां शेते धर्मां गदः सदा ॥ ३६ ॥
anunīya prajāḥ sarvāḥ samāśvātya punaḥ punaḥ | na divā na ca śarvaryāṃ śete dharmāṃ gadaḥ sadā || 36 ||
تمام رعایا کو نرمی سے راضی کرکے اور بار بار تسلی دے کر، وہ نہ دن میں لیٹتا ہے نہ رات میں؛ ہمیشہ دھرم کے راستے پر ثابت قدم رہتا ہے۔
Narada (narrating/teaching in Purana dialogue context)
Vrata: none
Rasa: {"primary_rasa":"vira","secondary_rasa":"karuna","emotional_journey":"From gentle conciliation and reassurance of the people to tireless, unwavering commitment to dharma."}
FAQs
It presents dharma as lived discipline: a righteous leader serves, reassures, and remains vigilant, making duty and compassion a continuous spiritual practice.
Bhakti is implied through selfless service—placing the welfare of others above personal comfort—an attitude aligned with devotion expressed as duty (sevā) and steadfast righteousness.
No specific Vedanga (like Vyakarana, Jyotisha, or Kalpa) is taught directly; the practical takeaway is applied dharma—ethical governance, reassurance of people, and disciplined conduct.