Shloka 48
The Dialogue between Rukmāṅgada and Dharmāṅgada
नैतत्साम्यं भवेद्देवि लोके स्थावरजंगमे । सत्पुत्रः पितुरादाय भारमुद्वहते तु यः ॥ ४८ ॥
naitatsāmyaṃ bhaveddevi loke sthāvarajaṃgame | satputraḥ piturādāya bhāramudvahate tu yaḥ || 48 ||
噢，女神啊，在这由不动与有情众生构成的世间，此事并无平等可言：所谓贤善之子（sat‑putra），乃是承接父亲之责，真实地将其重担继续担负前行者。
Narada (addressing Devi)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It defines “satputra” (a worthy son) not by birth alone but by dharmic action—accepting and sustaining the father’s responsibilities, thereby preserving righteous order in family and society.
Bhakti is expressed through dharma in daily life: honoring elders and upholding family duties can be an offering of service (seva) aligned with devotion, not merely a private emotion.
No specific Vedanga (like Vyakarana or Jyotisha) is taught directly; the practical takeaway is dharma-niti—ethical guidance relevant to grihastha responsibilities and social continuity.