Shloka 3
Yugapramāṇa–Kaliyuga-lakṣaṇa–Pralaya-kathā
Markandeya’s Account of Yugas, Kali Signs, and Dissolution
स विचिन्त्य महातेजा वनमेवान्वरोचयत् | धर्मपत्नीं समाहूय पुत्रांश्रेदमुवाच ह,महातेजस्वी अत्रिने मन-ही-मन कुछ सोच-विचारकर (तपस्याके लिये) वनमें ही जानेका निश्चय किया और अपनी धर्मपत्नी तथा पुत्रोंको बुलाकर इस प्रकार कहा --
sa vicintya mahātejā vanam evānv arocayat | dharmapatnīṃ samāhūya putrāṃś cedaṃ uvāca ha ||
وبعد أن تفكّر، آثر أتري ذو البأس والضياء أن تكون الغابة وحدها سبيله المختار (للنسك والتقشّف). فدعا زوجته الشرعية وأبناءه، وقال لهم على هذا النحو—
मार्कण्डेय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Ethical action begins with thoughtful deliberation: the verse highlights a conscious choice of the forest—symbolizing austerity and self-discipline—made without impulsiveness, and undertaken while still honoring family relationships by formally informing and addressing one’s wife and sons.
A powerful, radiant figure decides to go to the forest (typically for tapas or a dharmic purpose). He summons his wife and sons and begins to speak to them, setting up the next lines where his intention and instructions will be stated.