Shloka 63
Śiva-nāmānukīrtana-prastāvaḥ
Prologue to the praise of Śiva and the Upamanyu testimony
नानानियमविख्यातैर्षिभि: सुमहात्मभि: । प्रविशन्नेव चापश्यं जटाचीरधरं प्रभुम्
nānā-niyama-vikhyātair ṛṣibhiḥ su-mahātmabhiḥ | praviśann eva cāpaśyaṃ jaṭā-cīra-dharaṃ prabhum ||
নানাবিধ নিয়মাচরণে খ্যাত সুমহাত্মা ঋষিদের দ্বারা শোভিত সেই আশ্রমে প্রবেশ করামাত্রই আমি জটা ও বল্কলধারী প্রভু উপমনুকে দেখলাম।
वासुदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights that genuine spiritual and social authority arises from disciplined observance (niyama), austerity (tapas), serenity, and learning. A dharmic order is portrayed as flourishing where great sages uphold restraint and where a worthy teacher is honored by disciples.
Vāsudeva narrates entering a beautiful hermitage renowned for sages famous for strict observances. Upon entering, he immediately sees the eminent brahmin Upamanyu—an ascetic in matted locks and bark-garments—radiant with tapas and seated amid his disciples.