Srimad Bhagavatam — Ashtama Skandha, Shloka 45
Aditi’s Lament and Kaśyapa’s Instruction of the Payo-vrata (Milk Vow) to Please Keśava
भुञ्जीत तैरनुज्ञात: सेष्ट: शेषं सभाजितै: । ब्रह्मचार्यथ तद्रात्र्यां श्वोभूते प्रथमेऽहनि ॥ ४४ ॥ स्नात: शुचिर्यथोक्तेन विधिना सुसमाहित: । पयसा स्नापयित्वार्चेद् यावद्व्रतसमापनम् ॥ ४५ ॥
bhuñjīta tair anujñātaḥ seṣṭaḥ śeṣaṁ sabhājitaiḥ brahmacāry atha tad-rātryāṁ śvo bhūte prathame ’hani
当恭敬礼遇已受供养的尊贵婆罗门之后，应得其许可，与亲友同享余下的圣食（prasāda）。当夜须严守梵行；次日清晨再沐浴，身心清净、专注安住，以乳为毗湿奴圣像沐浴，并依先前详述之法敬拜，直至誓愿圆满。
FAQs
This verse emphasizes disciplined etiquette: eat only with permission, share the remainder respectfully, and maintain brahmacarya (celibacy) during the vow.
Celibacy is prescribed as a form of self-restraint that supports mental purity and steadiness, helping the practitioner focus on worship and completion of the vrata.
Practice mindful restraint during spiritual commitments: follow guidance, avoid indulgence, share resources, and keep habits that protect clarity and devotion.