Shloka 2
Uttaṅka’s Petition for Madayantī’s Divine Earrings (Maṇikuṇḍala) — Agreement, Proof, and Vigilance
वैशम्पायन उवाच उत्तड़को महता युक्तस्तपसा जनमेजय । गुरुभक्त: स तेजस्वी नान्यत् किंचिदपूजयत्
Vaiśampāyana uvāca: Uttaṅko mahatā yuktaḥ tapasā Janamejaya; gurubhaktas sa tejasvī nānyat kiñcid apūjayat.
বৈশম্পায়ন বললেন—হে জনমেজয়! উত্তঙ্ক মুনি মহাতপস্যায় যুক্ত, তেজস্বী ও গুরুভক্ত ছিলেন। গুরু ব্যতীত অন্য কারও তিনি পূজা করেননি।
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse elevates guru-bhakti as a central ethical and spiritual discipline: true radiance (tejas) is grounded in tapas and unwavering reverence for one’s teacher, without scattering devotion among competing objects.
Vaiśampāyana introduces Uttaṅka to King Janamejaya by describing his character—his great austerities, spiritual brilliance, and exclusive devotion to his guru—setting the stage for Uttaṅka’s role in the ensuing account.