Shloka 15
Nakula’s Declaration and the Uñchavṛtti Brāhmaṇa’s Superior Merit (Āśvamedhika Parva, Adhyāya 92)
एतद् भवन्त: संचिन्त्य महर्षेरस्य धीमत: । अगस्त्यस्यातितपस: कर्तुमर्हन्त्यनुग्रहम्
etad bhavantaḥ sañcintya maharṣer asya dhīmataḥ | agastyasyātitapasaḥ kartum arhanty anugraham ||
قال فايشَمبايانا: «فإذا وضعتم هذا في الحسبان، فعليكم جميعًا أن تعزموا على إظهار الإنعام لمهارشي أغاستيا الحكيم، ذي الزهد والتقشّف العجيب—لكي تكتمل شعيرته المقدّسة من غير عائق.»
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse emphasizes dharmic conduct toward spiritual authorities: after due reflection, one should extend support and goodwill to a highly austere and wise sage, recognizing that such respect and assistance help sacred duties proceed without hindrance.
Vaiśampāyana urges the assembled listeners to consider the situation and to grant their favor and cooperation to the great sage Agastya, so that his ongoing sacrificial undertaking may be successfully completed without disruption.