Shloka 19
अग्निस्तुति, इन्द्रदर्शन, नहुष-भयवर्णन
Agni-hymn, discovery of Indra, and the Nahuṣa threat
स्वं चैव वपुरास्थाय बभूव स बलान्वित: । अब्रवीच्च गुरुं देवो बृहस्पतिमवस्थितम्,अपने पूर्व शरीरको प्राप्त करके वे बल-पराक्रमसे सम्पन्न हो गये। तत्पश्चात् इन्द्रने वहाँ खड़े हुए अपने गुरु बृहस्पतिसे कहा--
svaṃ caiva vapur āsthāya babhūva sa balānvitaḥ | abravīc ca guruṃ devo bṛhaspatim avasthitam ||
Having regained his own bodily form, he became endowed once more with strength and prowess. Then Indra, lord of the gods, addressed his preceptor Bṛhaspati, who stood there—signaling the return of rightful order and the seeking of counsel before decisive action.
शल्य उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights ethical leadership: after regaining rightful strength and position, one should seek guidance from a qualified teacher (guru) before acting. Power is framed as something to be aligned with counsel and proper order, not used impulsively.
Indra has returned to his own body/form and thus becomes strong again. Immediately afterward, he addresses his preceptor Bṛhaspati, who is present, indicating a moment of consultation or instruction following a restoration of Indra’s condition.