Shloka 13
Adhyāya 48: Brahmopadeśa on Prāṇāyāma, Sāttvika Vṛtti, and the Sattva–Kṣetrajña Question
गुरुऱ्वाच इत्युक्तवन्तस्ते विप्रास्तदा लोकपितामहम् । पुन: संशयमापन्ना: पप्रच्छुर्मुनिसत्तमा:
gurur uvāca ity uktavantās te viprās tadā lokapitāmaham | punaḥ saṁśayam āpannāḥ papracchur munisattamāḥ ||
Vāyu berkata— setelah Sang Guru berkata demikian, para resi brāhmaṇa itu, sambil menyapa Kakek dunia (Brahmā), kembali diliputi keraguan. Maka pada saat itu juga, para pertapa terunggul mengajukan pertanyaan sekali lagi agar pemahaman mereka tegak dalam kepastian.
वायुदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights a dharmic method of learning: when doubt (saṁśaya) arises, even accomplished sages seek clarification from a higher authority rather than clinging to partial understanding. Ethical discernment is strengthened through humble questioning and careful inquiry.
After the teacher’s statement, the brāhmaṇa sages become uncertain again and approach Brahmā, the ‘Grandfather of the worlds,’ to ask further questions. The scene sets up a continuation of doctrinal explanation through dialogue.