Shloka 1
Adhyāya 112: Ṛṣyaśṛṅga’s Description of an Exemplary Brahmacārī
Ascetic Presence and Vow-Practice
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ṛṣyaśṛṅga uvāca | ihāgato jaṭilo brahmacārī na vai hrasvo nātidīrgho manasvī | suvarṇavarṇaḥ kamalāyatākṣaḥ svataḥ surāṇām iva śobhamānaḥ ||
R̥ṣyaśṛṅga said: “Father, a matted-haired brahmacārin has come here. He is neither short nor excessively tall, and he is noble-minded. His complexion shines like gold, his large eyes resemble lotus petals, and he appears radiant—almost like the gods themselves.”
ऋष्यशुड्र उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how inner virtue and disciplined conduct (brahmacarya, nobility of mind) are reflected outwardly as radiance and dignity; ethical character is presented as a form of beauty and authority.
Rishyaśṛṅga reports to his father that a celibate ascetic has arrived, describing the visitor’s appearance and demeanor in elevated terms, suggesting the newcomer’s spiritual or divine-like presence.