Shloka 27

Dialogue of Father and Son (Pitṛputra-saṃvāda) — Mohinī Episode

Devanagari script

कच्चिद्भिन्नरसैर्लोका भिन्नवाक्यैः पुरे तव । न दानैर्जीर्णवस्त्रैश्च नोपजीवंति मानवाः ॥ २७ ॥

Transliteration

kaccidbhinnarasairlokā bhinnavākyaiḥ pure tava | na dānairjīrṇavastraiśca nopajīvaṃti mānavāḥ || 27 ||

Translation

Trong thành của con, dù dân chúng có sở thích khác nhau và lời nói khác nhau, họ vẫn sống được mà không phải nương nhờ bố thí hay mặc áo quần cũ rách do người khác bỏ lại chăng?

Word by Word

• कच्चित्: whether
• कच्चित्: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/प्रश्नसूचक)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: कच्चित् (अव्यय)
• Form: प्रश्नार्थक-अव्यय

• भिन्नरसैः: by differing tastes/opinions
• भिन्नरसैः: Karana (करण/Instrument)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: भिन्न (कृदन्त) + रस (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: कर्मधारय-समास (भिन्नाः रसाः येषां/भिन्नरस = of different tastes/opinions); पुंलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), बहुवचन; विशेषण

• लोकाः: people
• लोकाः: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: लोक (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), बहुवचन

• भिन्नवाक्यैः: by conflicting words/statements
• भिन्नवाक्यैः: Karana (करण/Instrument)
• Type: Adjective
• Root: भिन्न (कृदन्त) + वाक्य (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: कर्मधारय-समास (भिन्नानि वाक्यानि = differing statements); नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), बहुवचन; विशेषण

• पुरे: in the city
• पुरे: Adhikarana (अधिकरण/Location)
• Type: Noun
• Root: पुर (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, सप्तमी (7th/Locative), एकवचन

• तव: your
• तव: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/Genitive)
• Type: Noun
• Root: युष्मद् (सर्वनाम-प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: षष्ठी (6th/Genitive), एकवचन; सर्वनाम

• न: not
• न: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/निषेध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: न (अव्यय)
• Form: निषेध-अव्यय

• दानैः: by gifts/charity
• दानैः: Karana (करण/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: दान (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), बहुवचन

• जीर्णवस्त्रैः: by worn-out clothes
• जीर्णवस्त्रैः: Karana (करण/Instrument)
• Type: Noun
• Root: जीर्ण (कृदन्त) + वस्त्र (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: कर्मधारय-समास (जीर्णं वस्त्रम् = worn-out cloth); नपुंसकलिङ्ग, तृतीया (3rd/Instrumental), बहुवचन

• च: and
• च: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/समुच्चय)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: च (अव्यय)
• Form: समुच्चय-अव्यय (conjunction)

• न: not
• न: Sambandha (सम्बन्ध/निषेध)
• Type: Indeclinable
• Root: न (अव्यय)
• Form: निषेध-अव्यय

• उपजीवन्ति: live by/maintain themselves
• उपजीवन्ति: Kriya (क्रिया/Verb)
• Type: Verb
• Root: उप + जीव् (धातु)
• Form: लट्-लकार (Present), परस्मैपद, प्रथमपुरुष (3rd), बहुवचन; उपसर्ग: उप

• मानवाः: men/people
• मानवाः: Karta (कर्ता/Subject)
• Type: Noun
• Root: मानव (प्रातिपदिक)
• Form: पुंलिङ्ग, प्रथमा (1st/Nominative), बहुवचन

Speaker

Narada

Vrata Kalpa

Vrata: none

Verse Rasa

Primary Rasa: shanta

Secondary Rasa: karuna

FAQs

What is the spiritual significance of this verse in Narada Purana?

It frames righteous governance (rajadharma) as protecting human dignity—people may differ in culture and speech, yet a dharmic society ensures basic prosperity so no one is forced into degrading dependence.

How does this verse explain the path of devotion (Bhakti)?

Bhakti expresses itself socially as compassion and protection of devotees and citizens; ensuring dignified livelihood is a practical outflow of devotion-based dharma rather than mere ritual display.

What practical Vedic knowledge (Vedanga) is highlighted here?

Not a direct Vedanga lesson; the practical takeaway aligns with dharma-niti: governance and ethical economics—organizing society so charity is supportive, not the primary means of survival.