Shloka 14
Garuḍa–Śakra Saṃvāda and the Retrieval of Amṛta (गरुड–शक्र संवादः अमृत-अपहरण-प्रसङ्गः)
लोकसंलोडडनं घोर कृतान्तसमदर्शनम् | तमागतमभिप्रेक्ष्य भगवान् कश्यपस्तदा । विदित्वा चास्य संकल्पमिदं वचनमत्रवीत्
lokasaṁloḍḍanaṁ ghoraṁ kṛtāntasamadārśanam | tam āgatam abhiprekṣya bhagavān kaśyapas tadā | viditvā cāsya saṅkalpam idaṁ vacanam abravīt ||
Era una presencia terrible, capaz de hacer temblar al mundo entero, y parecía el propio Yama, Señor de la Muerte. Al verlo llegar, el venerable Kaśyapa, al discernir la intención que guardaba en el corazón, le dirigió estas palabras—preludio de un consejo destinado a contener el propósito destructivo y a encauzar el poder hacia la conducta justa.
रौहिण उवाच
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The verse frames a moral moment: immense, fear-inducing power must be met with discernment and guidance. Kaśyapa’s ability to read the visitor’s intention highlights the dharmic ideal that wisdom restrains destructive impulses and channels strength toward rightful ends.
A terrifying figure arrives, described as world-shaking and resembling Yama. Kaśyapa sees him, understands his inner resolve, and begins to speak—introducing a forthcoming exchange where the sage responds to the visitor’s purpose.