Shloka 15
Ādi-parva Adhyāya 33: Vāsuki’s Council on Averting the Sarpa-satra
एवमस्त्विति तं विष्णुरुवाच विनतासुतम् । प्रतिगृह्य वरो तौ च गरुडो विष्णुमब्रवीत्,तब भगवान् विष्णुने विनतानन्दन गरुडसे कहा--'एवमस्तु/--ऐसा ही हो। वे दोनों वर ग्रहण करके गरुडने भगवान् विष्णुसे कहा--
evam astv iti taṃ viṣṇur uvāca vinatāsutam | pratigṛhya varau tau ca garuḍo viṣṇum abravīt ||
Viṣṇu said to Garuḍa, the son of Vinatā, “So be it.” Having accepted those two boons, Garuḍa then spoke to Lord Viṣṇu.
शौनक उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores ethical reciprocity and humility: when a boon is granted, the proper response is gratitude and respectful engagement, not pride. Divine assent (“evam astu”) is followed by the recipient’s mindful reply, modeling disciplined speech and duty-oriented intention.
Viṣṇu agrees to Garuḍa’s request(s) with “So be it.” Garuḍa accepts the two boons and then addresses Viṣṇu, continuing their dialogue that establishes Garuḍa’s relationship with Viṣṇu and his ensuing role and obligations.