Shloka 956
अयं श्रेष्ठ इति ज्ञात्वा ववन्दे तं पितामह: । तदनन्तर ब्रह्माजीने निकट जाकर भगवान् महेश्वरको देखा और ये ही सबसे श्रेष्ठ हैं, ऐसा जानकर उनकी वन्दना की
ayaṁ śreṣṭha iti jñātvā vavande taṁ pitāmahaḥ | tadanantaraṁ brahmājine nikaṭa gatvā bhagavān maheśvaraṁ dadarśa ca—ete hi sarvaśreṣṭhā iti jñātvā tasya vandanāṁ cakāra |
Recognizing, “This one is the supreme,” the Grandsire bowed to him. Thereafter, drawing near to the sacred seat-covering associated with Brahmā (the “Brahmā-skin”), he beheld the Blessed Maheśvara (Śiva); and knowing, “He indeed is the highest of all,” he offered his reverent homage.
व्यास उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharmic humility and discernment: when true supremacy (spiritual or divine excellence) is recognized, the proper response is reverence rather than pride. It frames devotion as an ethical act grounded in right understanding.
Vyāsa narrates that the Grandsire (Pitāmaha/Brahmā) realizes who is ‘the best’ and offers obeisance. He then approaches the Brahmā-associated seat/covering (brahmājina), beholds Maheśvara (Śiva), and, knowing him to be the highest, worships him.