Kurma Purana — Uttara Bhaga, Shloka 51
Tīrtha-māhātmya and Rudra’s Samanvaya Teaching
Maṅkaṇaka Episode
यत् सगर्वं हि भवता नर्तितं मुनिपुङ्गव / न युक्तं तापसस्यैतत् त्वत्तोप्यत्राधिको ह्यहम्
yat sagarvaṃ hi bhavatā nartitaṃ munipuṅgava / na yuktaṃ tāpasasyaitat tvattopyatrādhiko hyaham
“Hỡi bậc tối thượng trong hàng hiền giả, điệu múa của ông nơi đây, nhuốm kiêu mạn, chẳng hợp với người tu khổ hạnh. Trong việc này, Ta quả thật vượt trội hơn ông.”
A powerful ascetic/authority figure addressing a sage (munipuṅgava) in reprimand
Primary Rasa: raudra
Secondary Rasa: vira
FAQs
Indirectly, it warns that pride (garva) distorts spiritual vision; an ascetic aligned with the Self should embody humility and restraint rather than self-display.
The verse highlights a core yogic discipline: overcoming ego and avoiding performative spirituality. True tapas and yoga are marked by inner control (saṃyama), not outward exhibition.
This verse is ethical rather than sectarian; it supports the Purana’s integrative spirit by emphasizing shared dharmic standards for sādhakas across Shaiva and Vaishnava paths—humility and proper ascetic conduct.