Shloka 2
भगवन् यत् त्वया प्रोक्तं परमार्थमयं वचः श्रुते तस्मिन् भ्रमन्तीव मनसो मम वृत्तयः
bhagavan yat tvayā proktaṃ paramārthamayaṃ vacaḥ śrute tasmin bhramantīva manaso mama vṛttayaḥ
O Blessed One, when I hear your speech, so full of the highest truth, the movements of my mind seem to whirl and wander, as though unsettled by its very profundity.
Maitreya (addressing Sage Parāśara)
Concept: Paramārtha-knowledge can initially unsettle the mind’s habitual vṛttis, indicating the disruption of entrenched identification and the need for further clarification and practice.
Vedantic Theme: Maya
Application: When deep teachings feel destabilizing, continue with systematic reflection (manana) and steady practice rather than abandoning inquiry.
Vishishtadvaita: Acknowledges the mind’s limitation while implying a guided path where true knowledge is stabilized through disciplined devotion and understanding, not mere negation.
Bhakti Type: Dasya
FAQs
The verse highlights that teachings on paramārtha (ultimate reality) can overwhelm ordinary cognition, causing the mind’s vṛttis (thought-waves) to feel as if they are spinning—signaling the need for steadiness and deeper contemplation.
Maitreya acknowledges Parāśara’s words as supremely true yet difficult to assimilate, prompting the teacher to clarify the doctrine in a way that bridges metaphysical truth and the disciple’s present understanding.
It frames the highest teaching as “paramārtha,” aligning with Vaishnava metaphysics where the Supreme Reality is to be known not merely intellectually but through purified understanding—preparing the ground for Vishnu’s supremacy to be comprehended without confusion.