Shloka 22
स वर्णयामास यथार्थमेव तयोः पुरः सर्वमपि प्रवृत्तम् । आकर्ण्य तद्वृत्तमनुप्रसन्ना सोमा महेशानुमतिं च कृत्वा ॥ २२ ॥
sa varṇayāmāsa yathārthameva tayoḥ puraḥ sarvamapi pravṛttam | ākarṇya tadvṛttamanuprasannā somā maheśānumatiṃ ca kṛtvā || 22 ||
He then narrated—exactly as it had happened—everything that had occurred, in the presence of them both. Hearing that account, Somā became fully pleased, and, having also obtained Maheśa’s consent, proceeded accordingly.
Narrator (Purāṇic narrator voice within the Uttara-bhāga narrative)
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: shanta
Secondary Rasa: bhakti
FAQs
It highlights dharmic conduct: truthful reporting of events (yathārtha) and acting with proper divine/ethical sanction, leading to harmony and auspicious outcomes.
Bhakti here is implied as reverent alignment with the Lord’s will—Somā’s pleased heart and Mahēśa’s approval indicate devotion expressed through humility, obedience, and right action.
The verse chiefly emphasizes dharmic communication (truthful, accurate narration). It is not a technical Vedāṅga passage, but it aligns with disciplined speech valued in Śikṣā and Vyākaraṇa traditions.