Shloka 132
Atithi-satkāra and the Consolation of Wise Counsel (अतिथिसत्कारः प्रज्ञानवचनस्य च पराश्वासनम्)
ऋषिभिर्त्रद्मणा चैव विबुधैश्व सुपूजित: । उवाच देवमीशानमीश: स जगतो हरि:
ṛṣibhir brahmaṇā caiva vibudhaiś ca supūjitaḥ | uvāca devam īśānam īśaḥ sa jagato hariḥ ||
Honoured and worshipped by the seers, by Brahmā, and by the gods, Hari—the Lord of the universe—addressed Rudra, the great Lord: “O Master! Whoever truly knows you also knows me; whoever follows you follows me as well. Between us there is no difference at all. Let no contrary thought arise in your mind about this.”
अर्जुन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse teaches theological non-difference and mutual recognition: knowing and following Rudra is equivalent to knowing and following Hari, emphasizing unity and discouraging sectarian opposition.
In a setting where Rudra is being greatly worshipped by sages, Brahmā, and the gods, Hari addresses Rudra and affirms their essential unity, instructing him not to entertain any contrary notion of difference.