Shloka 36
The Dynasty of Vaivasvata Manu Begins — Ilā/Sudyumna and the Birth of Purūravā
एवं स्रीत्वमनुप्राप्त: सुद्युम्नो मानवो नृप: । सस्मार स कुलाचार्यं वसिष्ठमिति शुश्रुम ॥ ३६ ॥
evaṁ strītvam anuprāptaḥ sudyumno mānavo nṛpaḥ sasmāra sa kulācāryaṁ vasiṣṭham iti śuśruma
Thus King Sudyumna, Manu’s son, having attained womanhood, remembered his family preceptor Vasiṣṭha, as I have heard from trustworthy tradition.
FAQs
This verse shows Sudyumna, suddenly transformed, immediately remembering his kulācārya Vasiṣṭha—indicating that in confusion or calamity one should take shelter of the spiritual guide and dharmic counsel.
Because Vasiṣṭha was the family preceptor capable of guiding the royal line of Manu; Sudyumna sought the guru’s wisdom to understand and remedy the unexpected change that had come upon him.
When identity, roles, or circumstances suddenly change, don’t act impulsively—seek guidance from qualified teachers/mentors and return to dharmic principles before making decisions.