Shloka 42
सरस्वतीतीर्थानुक्रमः — बलरामस्य तीर्थयात्रा
Sarasvatī Tīrtha Itinerary — Balarāma’s Pilgrimage
ददृशुस्तं महात्मान दीक्षितं यज्ञकर्मसु । दृष्टवा चैनं महात्मानं श्रिया परमया युतम्
dadṛśus taṁ mahātmānaṁ dīkṣitaṁ yajñakarmasu | dṛṣṭvā cainaṁ mahātmānaṁ śriyā paramayā yutam ||
Mereka memandang sang mahātmā itu, yang telah ditahbiskan dengan semestinya untuk laku-laku yajña. Dan ketika melihat pribadi mulia yang berhias kemilau tertinggi itu, mereka mengenali pada dirinya wibawa dan kesucian yang menyertai tindakan yang tertib, dipandu dharma.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical and spiritual authority that arises from disciplined observance of dharma—here symbolized by dīkṣā (consecration) and yajña-karma (sacrificial duty). True splendor (śrī) is presented as the outward sign of inner restraint, purity, and rightful action.
The onlookers (implied by the plural 'they saw') behold a great person who has undertaken ritual consecration and is engaged in sacrificial duties. Observing him endowed with exceptional radiance and auspicious majesty, they register his elevated status and the sanctity of the moment.