Srimad Bhagavatam — Dvadasha Skandha, Shloka 58
Parīkṣit’s Final Absorption, Takṣaka’s Bite, Janamejaya’s Snake Sacrifice, and the Vedic Sound-Lineage
जातूकर्ण्यश्च तच्छिष्य: सनिरुक्तां स्वसंहिताम् । बलाकपैलजाबालविरजेभ्यो ददौ मुनि: ॥ ५८ ॥
jātūkarṇyaś ca tac-chiṣyaḥ sa-niruktāṁ sva-saṁhitām balāka-paila-jābāla- virajebhyo dadau muniḥ
وكان جاتوكرنيا، تلميذ شاكاليا، قد قسّم السَمهِيتا التي تلقّاها إلى ثلاثة أقسام وأضاف قسماً رابعاً هو «نِرُكتا»، ثم علّمها لبالاك وبايلا الثاني وجابالا وفيراجا.
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This verse shows knowledge being safeguarded by a teacher–disciple chain: Jātūkarṇya transmits his own recension, with explanations, to multiple students so the tradition remains intact.
It emphasizes that authentic transmission includes meaning and clarification, not only the words—ensuring future students understand the text correctly.
Study sacred texts under reliable guidance, learn the intended meanings, and help transmit them responsibly—through teaching, careful citation, and faithful practice.