Shloka 2
तस्य पाटयत: काष्ठ स्वेदो वै समजायत । व्यायामेन च तेनास्य जज्ञे शिरसि वेदना
tasya pāṭayataḥ kāṣṭha svedo vai samajāyata | vyāyāmena ca tenāsya jajñe śirasi vedanā ||
As he kept splitting the wood, sweat indeed broke out on him; and from that exertion he developed pain in his head. The narration underscores how relentless labor and strain naturally yield bodily suffering, hinting at the ethical need for measured effort and mindful endurance.
मार्कण्डेय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the natural consequence of intense exertion: physical strain produces fatigue and pain. Ethically, it points toward disciplined endurance while also implying the value of moderation and awareness of bodily limits.
Mārkaṇḍeya describes a person engaged in splitting wood; as the work continues, he begins to sweat, and the sustained effort results in a headache.