Shloka 27
Brahma-vidyā: Satya–Tapas and the Enumeration of Tattvas
Arjuna–Vāsudeva framed dialogue
ऋषिमाड्िरसं वृद्ध पुरस्कृत्य तु ते द्विजा: । ददृशुर्ब्रह्म भवने ब्रह्माणं वीतकल्मषम्
ṛṣim āṅgirasaṃ vṛddhaṃ puraskṛtya tu te dvijāḥ | dadṛśur brahma-bhavane brahmāṇaṃ vīta-kalmaṣam ||
Placing the aged sage Aṅgiras at their head, those twice-born seers went to Brahmā’s own abode. There, in the dwelling of the Creator, they beheld Brahmā—free from all taint of sin—seated in serenity. The scene frames a moral movement: when even great sages grow weary and uncertain amid the many paths of action, they turn with humility to the highest source of order and insight, seeking guidance for their ultimate welfare.
वायुदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
When even accomplished sages become fatigued or uncertain amid complex duties, the ethical response is humility and recourse to the highest, untainted source of wisdom (Brahmā). Leadership by the most venerable and purity of intent are emphasized as prerequisites for right counsel.
A group of twice-born sages, with the elder Aṅgiras placed at the forefront, go to Brahmā’s abode and behold Brahmā, described as free from all sin/impurity—setting the stage for their respectful inquiry about ultimate welfare.