Shloka 20
गालवस्य विषादः तथा विष्णुप्रयाणम्
Gālava’s Despair and Resolve to Seek Viṣṇu
अनुज्ञातो मया वत्स यथेष्टं गच्छ गालव । इत्युक्त: प्रत्युवाचेदं गालवो मुनिसत्तमम्
anujñāto mayā vatsa yatheṣṭaṃ gaccha gālava | ity uktaḥ pratyuvācedaṃ gālavo munisattamam ||
Nārada said, “My child, you have my permission—go wherever you wish, as you please.” Thus addressed, Gālava replied to that foremost of sages.
नारद उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights ethical propriety in relationships: a respected elder grants permission with affection (“vatsa”), and the younger responds with due respect. It models dharmic communication—authority exercised gently and freedom granted responsibly.
Nārada gives Gālava leave to depart and act according to his wish. The verse then signals the next narrative move: Gālava is about to respond to the sage, continuing the dialogue.