Shloka 35
The Account of Kāṣṭhīlā (Kāṣṭhīlā-ākhyāna) within the Mohinī Narrative
वक्ष्ये वचः प्राणहरं तवाधुना भर्तुः सलोकस्य वधूजनस्य । धर्मापहं वाच्यकरं ममापि कर्तुं न शक्यं मनसापि भीरु ॥ ३५ ॥
vakṣye vacaḥ prāṇaharaṃ tavādhunā bhartuḥ salokasya vadhūjanasya | dharmāpahaṃ vācyakaraṃ mamāpi kartuṃ na śakyaṃ manasāpi bhīru || 35 ||
噢怯弱者，我今将对你说出足以夺命之言——关于你的夫君与此世诸女。然而，凡是夺损达摩、使之可行之语，我却不能出口；即使在心念中也不能，怯者啊。
Unspecified (narrative dialogue voice not provided in the input excerpt)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: bhayanaka
FAQs
It emphasizes dharma-sādhana through restraint: even when one knows painful or dangerous truths, one should not speak in a way that destroys dharma or incites adharma.
Bhakti is grounded in dharmic character; the verse highlights self-control (especially of speech and intention), which supports a pure mind fit for devotion to Bhagavan.
It aligns with Vyākaraṇa/Nīti-style discipline of speech—using words responsibly, avoiding counsel that leads to adharmic action, and maintaining śāstra-consistent communication.