Shloka 64
Pātivratya-kathana
The Narrative of the Pativrata
तदपथ्यभुजस्तस्य अवमन्य पतिव्रताम् । अभवद्दारुणो रोगो गुदे तस्य भगंदरः ॥ ६४ ॥
tadapathyabhujastasya avamanya pativratām | abhavaddāruṇo rogo gude tasya bhagaṃdaraḥ || 64 ||
Vì ăn những thứ không hợp vệ sinh và khinh mạn người vợ pativratā (trinh chính, tận tụy) của mình, nơi chàng phát sinh một chứng bệnh ghê gớm—bhagandara, tức rò hậu môn ở trực tràng.
Narada (narrating within a didactic-mahatmya context; traditional dialogue framework with Sanatkumara lineage)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhayanaka (fear)
Secondary Rasa: bibhatsa (disgust)
FAQs
It links adharma—especially disrespect toward a pativrata and indulgence in improper habits—to karmic परिणाम (results) manifesting as suffering, warning that moral violations can ripen into bodily affliction.
While not directly praising a bhakti practice, it supports bhakti indirectly by stressing purity of conduct (sadācāra) and reverence toward virtuous devotees; such ethical discipline is presented in Purāṇic teaching as a foundation that protects and strengthens devotional life.
Ayurvedic-style dharmic hygiene is implied through the term apathya (unwholesome/contra-indicated intake), emphasizing discernment about diet and conduct; this is practical guidance rather than a direct exposition of Śikṣā/Vyākaraṇa/Jyotiṣa.