Shloka 1
अपन क्ाा छा 2 षट्पज्चाशर्दाधेकत्रिशततमो< ध्याय: अतिथिके वचनोंसे संतुष्ट होकर ब्राह्मणका उसके कथनानुसार नागराजके घरकी ओर प्रस्थान ब्राह्मण उवाच अतिभारोड्द्य तस्यैव भारावतरणं महत् । पराश्चासकरं वाक्यमिदं मे भवतः श्रुतम्
brāhmaṇa uvāca | atibhāro 'dya tasyaiva bhārāvataraṇaṁ mahat | parāś cāsakaraṁ vākyam idaṁ me bhavataḥ śrutam ||
The Brahmin said: “O revered guest, a very heavy burden had been weighing upon me; today you have lifted it off—this is indeed a great deed. The words I have heard from you are deeply consoling and bring reassurance to others as well.”
ब्राह्मण उवाच
Educational Q&A
Respectful counsel given in accordance with dharma can remove inner burdens; words that are truthful and compassionate do not only help the listener but also become a source of reassurance for others.
A Brahmin addresses a revered guest and expresses gratitude: the guest’s words have lifted a heavy worry from him, and the Brahmin recognizes the guest’s speech as broadly consoling and beneficial.