Shloka 49
Pitṛ-tīrtha Context: Marks of Sin, Śrāddha Discipline, and Karmic Ripening
in Yayāti’s Narrative
भार्यापुत्रेषु मित्रेषु यश्चावज्ञां करोति च । इत्येतत्पातकं ज्ञेयं गुरुनिन्दासमं महत्
bhāryāputreṣu mitreṣu yaścāvajñāṃ karoti ca | ityetatpātakaṃ jñeyaṃ gurunindāsamaṃ mahat
جو شخص اپنی بیوی، اولاد اور دوستوں کی تحقیر کرے—یہ گناہ ایک عظیم جرم سمجھا جائے، جو روحانی استاد (گرو) کی بدگوئی کے برابر ہے۔
Unspecified (narratorial/didactic voice within Bhūmi-khaṇḍa Adhyaya 67 context)
Concept: Contempt toward wife, children, and friends is a major sin, equated with guru-nindā—ethical violence in intimate bonds is spiritually catastrophic.
Application: Practice respectful speech at home; replace sarcasm and belittling with encouragement; treat family obligations as seva rather than burden.
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A domestic courtyard at dawn: a person’s harsh gesture freezes mid-air as the faces of spouse, children, and a close friend show quiet hurt. Above them, a translucent image of a seated guru appears like a moral mirror, visually equating household contempt with guru-nindā.","primary_figures":["Householder (symbolic)","Wife","Children","Friend","Translucent guru-figure (moral emblem)"],"setting":"Gṛha courtyard with tulasi platform hinted in the background (not central), water pot, and morning light","lighting_mood":"golden dawn with a soft, corrective calm","color_palette":["sunrise gold","terracotta","soft ivory","peacock teal","gentle rose"],"tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting style: household courtyard scene with ornate arch; figures in rich textiles; a faint guru figure in gold-leaf aura above as moral witness; gem-like highlights on ornaments; warm reds/greens with gold borders emphasizing dharma in daily life.","pahari_prompt":"Pahari miniature style: tender domestic realism; expressive eyes showing hurt and remorse; delicate dawn sky; refined architecture and garden details; a subtle, cloud-like guru apparition above, painted with pale washes.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural style: bold outlines; stylized family group; dawn lamp and courtyard motifs; guru emblem above in circular aureole; earthy pigments with strong reds/yellows/greens conveying ethical clarity.","pichwai_prompt":"Pichwai cloth painting style: domestic scene framed by floral borders and lotus motifs; central moral medallion of guru; decorative patterns on garments; deep blue background with gold accents, turning household ethics into a sacred tableau."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["morning birds","soft bell","gentle tanpura drone","courtyard water pouring"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: भार्यापुत्रेषु = भार्या + पुत्रेषु (समास); यश्चावज्ञां = यः + च + अवज्ञाम्; इत्येतत्पातकं = इति + एतत् + पातकम्; गुरुनिन्दासमं = गुरु + निन्दा + समम्.
FAQs
It teaches that contempt toward close relations—wife, children, and friends—is a serious moral failure, treated as a major sin.
Because guru-nindā is classically considered a grave spiritual offense; the verse elevates domestic and social disrespect to the same level of seriousness.
It frames respectful conduct within the family and friendships as a core spiritual duty, not merely a social courtesy.