Shloka 4.62.1

संपाति-उपदेशः / Sampati Instructed and the Search Mission Foretold

Devanagari script

एवमुक्ता मुनिश्रेष्ठ मरुदं दुःखितो भृशं। अथ ध्यात्वा मुहूर्तं तु भगवानिदमब्रवीत्।।4.62.1।।

Transliteration

evam uktā muniśreṣṭha marudaṃ duḥkhito bhṛśam |

atha dhyātvā muhūrtaṃ tu bhagavān idam abravīt ||

Translation

When I had spoken thus to that best of sages, crying out in deep distress, the holy one reflected for a moment and then spoke these words.

Context

'When thus I spoke to the venerable sage in that manner roaring very painfully the divine sage replied after reflecting silently for a moment:

Characters & Entities

• muniśreṣṭha (best of sages)
• bhagavān (holy sage)

FAQs

What is the core ethical principle (Dharma) in this verse?

Dharma appears as compassionate guidance: the wise do not respond impulsively, but reflect and then speak words meant to heal and direct.

What is the narrative situation?

In Sampāti’s backstory, after he laments before a great sage, the sage pauses in contemplation and prepares to answer.

Which character virtue is emphasized?

The sage’s discernment (viveka): thoughtful silence before speech, ensuring counsel aligns with truth and welfare.