Shloka 33
ब्राह्मणपूजायां व्युष्टिः — Vyuṣṭi (Merit-Outcome) of Honoring Brāhmaṇas: Kṛṣṇa and Durvāsā
व्रतं चर्तुमिहायातस्त्वहं गिरिमिमं शुभम् | पुत्रं चात्मसमं वीर्ये तपसा लब्धुमागत:,मैं तपस्याद्वारा अपने ही समान वीर्यवान् पुत्र पानेकी इच्छासे व्रत करनेके लिये इस मंगलकारी पर्वतपर आया हूँ
vrataṃ cartum ihāyātas tv ahaṃ girim imaṃ śubham | putraṃ cātmasamaṃ vīrye tapasā labdhum āgataḥ ||
Vāyu said: “I have come here to this auspicious mountain to undertake a sacred observance; and I have come with the aim of obtaining, through austerity, a son equal to myself in prowess.”
वायुदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the dharmic idea that disciplined observance (vrata) and austerity (tapas) are purposeful means for attaining significant aims—here, the begetting of worthy progeny—emphasizing self-control and intentionality rather than mere desire.
Vāyudeva declares his motive: he has arrived at an auspicious mountain to perform a vow and practice austerities in order to obtain a son who matches his own valor and power.