Shloka 33
मयैष भवतां प्रश्नो ज्ञातो दिव्येन चक्षुषा ततो हि वः प्रसङ्गेन साधु साध्व् इति भाषितम्
mayaiṣa bhavatāṃ praśno jñāto divyena cakṣuṣā tato hi vaḥ prasaṅgena sādhu sādhv iti bhāṣitam
I understood this question of yours through divine vision; therefore, in the course of our conversation, I replied to you with the words, “Sādhu, sādhu—well said.”
Sage Parāśara
Concept: Higher vision (‘divya-cakṣus’) implies knowledge that penetrates beyond spoken words, revealing intentions and the deeper thread of discourse.
Vedantic Theme: Atman
Application: Practice interior sincerity and contemplative attention; refine intention so that speech and aim align, and seek insight that sees causes, not only effects.
Vishishtadvaita: ‘Divya-darśana’ is ultimately grounded in the Lord as Antaryāmin empowering true knowledge; the seer’s insight reflects dependence on the indwelling Supreme rather than autonomous omniscience.
Vishnu Form: Para-Brahman
Antaryamin: Yes
FAQs
It signals that the sage’s knowledge is not mere speculation but seer-authority—insight grounded in higher perception, strengthening the credibility of the teaching that follows.
He indicates he has already grasped Maitreya’s intent and affirms it with “sādhu sādhu,” marking the question as worthy and setting the tone for a systematic response.
Even when Vishnu is not named, the Purāṇa’s method—revelatory vision and authoritative narration—prepares the ground for teachings where Vishnu stands as the supreme regulator of cosmic order, yugas, and dissolution.