Shloka 8
The Dialogue between Rukmāṅgada and Dharmāṅgada
स पुत्रो योऽधिकख्यातः पितुर्भवति भूतले । प्रकाशयति सर्वत्र स्वकरैरिव भास्करः ॥ ८ ॥
sa putro yo'dhikakhyātaḥ piturbhavati bhūtale | prakāśayati sarvatra svakarairiva bhāskaraḥ || 8 ||
حقیقی بیٹا وہ ہے جو زمین پر باپ سے بھی بڑھ کر نامور ہو، اور اپنے خاندان کو ہر جگہ روشن کرے—جیسے سورج اپنی کرنوں سے نور پھیلاتا ہے۔
Narada (teaching on putra-dharma within Uttara-Bhaga narrative)
Vrata: none
Rasa: {"primary_rasa":"vira","secondary_rasa":"shanta","emotional_journey":"Moves from praise-definition of the ideal son to an uplifting climax via the solar simile of radiance and fame."}
FAQs
It defines “true sonship” as dharmic excellence that uplifts one’s lineage—fame here implies virtue and public benefit, like sunlight that naturally spreads.
By implication, a devotee-son reflects dharma through conduct; such steady sāttvika living becomes a visible ‘light’ that inspires others toward Vishnu-bhakti and righteous life.
No specific Vedanga is taught directly; the practical takeaway is sadācāra (ethical discipline) and social dharma—conduct that makes one’s merit ‘known’ without proclamation.