Shloka 23
Bhojana-vidhi and Nitya-karman: Directions for Eating, Prāṇa-Oblations, Sandhyā, and Conduct Leading to Apavarga
नैकवस्त्रस्तु भुञ्जीत न यानशयनस्थितः / न पादुकानिर्गतो ऽथ न हसन् विलपन्नपि
naikavastrastu bhuñjīta na yānaśayanasthitaḥ / na pādukānirgato 'tha na hasan vilapannapi
Không nên ăn khi chỉ mặc một y phục; không nên ăn khi đang ngồi trên xe hay đang nằm trên giường. Không nên ăn sau khi bước ra ngoài với giày dép; và cũng không nên ăn khi đang cười, cũng không khi đang khóc.
Traditional narration attributed to the Purāṇic teacher (Sūta/Vyāsa tradition) conveying dharma-vidhi; framed within Kurma Purana’s instructional discourse
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: karuna
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Indirectly, by prescribing steadiness and purity during eating, it supports the sāttvika discipline needed for inner clarity, which is a prerequisite for recognizing the Atman through yoga and self-inquiry.
It emphasizes pratyāhāra-like restraint and mindful regulation of āhāra (food intake): eating in a composed posture, with modesty and emotional balance, so the mind remains fit for japa, dhyāna, and Pāśupata-oriented self-control.
Though no deity is named, the verse reflects the shared Purāṇic ethic upheld across Śaiva and Vaiṣṇava streams: disciplined conduct (ācāra) as the foundation for devotion and yoga—supporting the Kurma Purana’s synthesis of dharma with liberation-oriented practice.