Devi Bhagavatam 9.33.18 — Devotion & Grace of the Goddess, Skandha 9, Adhyaya 33, Shloka 18
Nana Karma Vipaka Phala Kathanam
पितरं मातरं चैव गुरुं भार्यां सुतं सुताम् । यो न पुष्णात्यनाथं च गरकुण्डं प्रयाति सः
pitaraṃ mātaraṃ caiva guruṃ bhāryāṃ sutaṃ sutām । yo na puṣṇātyanāthaṃ ca garakuṇḍaṃ prayāti saḥ
凡是不赡养父母、上师、妻子、儿女以及无助者的人，将堕入毒坑（Garakunda）。
Dharmaraja (Yama)
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Narrator: Narayana
Listener: Narada
Dialogue Context: Description of Narakas and karmic retributions
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Text: Underscores the sacred duty (Dharma) of the householder to provide for dependents. Neglect is treated as equivalent to poisoning them.
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A person who fails to nourish and support their parents, Guru, spouse, children, and the helpless goes to Garakunda (pit of poison).
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