Shloka 7
Mohinī-ākhyāna: The Trial of Ekādaśī and the King’s Satya-saṅkalpa
परितापो न ते कार्यो विप्रवाक्यं महत्तरम् । योऽन्यथा मन्यते वाक्यं विप्राणां नृपसत्तम ॥ ७ ॥
paritāpo na te kāryo vipravākyaṃ mahattaram | yo'nyathā manyate vākyaṃ viprāṇāṃ nṛpasattama || 7 ||
莫要忧伤；婆罗门之言最为崇高、具至上权威。噢诸王之最胜者，凡以为婆罗门的劝诫另当别论、而轻慢违逆者，必将迷失正道。
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: vira
FAQs
It teaches that humility before dharmic authority—especially the guidance of learned, disciplined Brahmins—protects one from error and supports righteous living and governance.
Bhakti is sustained by right conduct and right guidance; honoring saintly counsel removes grief and confusion, keeping the devotee aligned with dharma and devotion rather than ego-driven choices.
It underscores the applied role of śāstra-guided counsel—rooted in disciplines like Vyākaraṇa (precise understanding of scripture) and Kalpa (ritual and duty codes)—as authoritative guidance for correct action.