Shloka 14
केचिदध्ययने युक्ता वेदब्रतपरा: शुभा: । बुद्धिमन्तो गता: स्वर्ग तुष्टात्मानो जितेन्द्रिया:,कुछ बुद्धिमान् पुरुष संतुष्टचित्त और जितेन्द्रिय हो वेदोक्त व्रतका पालन तथा स्वाध्याय करते हुए शुभसम्पन्न हो स्वर्गलोकमें स्थान प्राप्त कर चुके हैं
kecid adhyayane yuktā vedavrataparāḥ śubhāḥ | buddhimanto gatāḥ svargaṃ tuṣṭātmāno jitendriyāḥ ||
The Brahmin said: “Some, devoted to sacred study and steadfast in the auspicious vows enjoined by the Veda, wise in understanding, self-satisfied in mind, and masters of their senses, have attained a place in heaven.”
ब्राह्मण उवाच
Educational Q&A
Heavenly attainment is linked to a disciplined ethical life: commitment to sacred study (svādhyāya/adhyayana), faithful observance of Vedic vows, wisdom, inner contentment, and mastery over the senses.
A Brāhmaṇa speaker describes a class of virtuous people—those devoted to Vedic study and observances—who, by their wisdom and self-restraint, have already attained residence in Svarga, illustrating the fruits of dharmic discipline.