Shloka 8
Vīrya, Māyā/Prakṛti, Śrī’s Inseparability, Paramāṇu, and Hari’s Infinitude
ज्ञातव्यांशे तु पीडा तु कर्तव्या गुरुणा सह / तमन्तेवासिनं चाहुः स एव चु गुरुः स्मृतः
jñātavyāṃśe tu pīḍā tu kartavyā guruṇā saha / tamantevāsinaṃ cāhuḥ sa eva cu guruḥ smṛtaḥ
In dem Teil, der erlernt werden muss, sollen disziplinierte Anstrengung und strenge Schulung gemeinsam mit dem Lehrer unternommen werden. Ein solcher heißt «antevāsin» (im Hause des Lehrers wohnender Schüler); und nur er wird für ihn als wahrer Guru erinnert.
Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda)
Concept: Rigorous disciplined learning is to be undertaken with the teacher; the resident disciple (antevāsin) is formed through close guidance, and true guruhood is affirmed through that relationship.
Vedantic Theme: Śravaṇa–manana–nididhyāsana requires adhikāritva (fitness) cultivated by discipline; guru as indispensable means (upāya) for knowledge.
Application: Seek qualified mentorship; commit to structured practice; accept constructive rigor in training while maintaining non-harmful intent.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: ashram/learning residence
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.3.7 (distinguishing cruelty from rightful discipline)
FAQs
This verse states that true learning requires disciplined effort undertaken together with the guru; the ideal disciple is the antevāsin who trains closely under the teacher.
An antevāsin is a resident disciple who lives near/with the teacher and learns through sustained, guided discipline rather than casual instruction.
Commit to consistent study and ethical discipline under a qualified mentor—learning is strengthened when practice, correction, and accountability are shared with a teacher.