Shloka 12
Kapālamocana-tīrtha (Auśanasa) and Balarāma’s Sarasvatī Pilgrimage
तच्छुत्वा भगवान् प्रीतः सस्माराथ सरस्वतीम्
tac chrutvā bhagavān prītaḥ sasmārātha sarasvatīm
Als er diese Worte hörte, war der Ehrwürdige erfreut und gedachte in seiner Freude Sarasvatī—indem er die Kraft der inspirierten Rede und des rechten Rates anrief.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical and narrative importance of invoking Sarasvatī—symbolizing disciplined speech, clarity, and truthful expression—especially at moments when decisions and actions must align with dharma.
After hearing a preceding statement or report, the revered figure is pleased and mentally invokes Sarasvatī, signaling a shift toward authoritative speech, counsel, or a consequential next step in the unfolding events of the war narrative.