Shloka 18
कर्म–ज्ञान–दैव–स्वभावविचारः
Inquiry into Karma, Knowledge, Fate, and Nature
समाधिर्नास्य कामार्थे नात्मानं स्तौति करहिचित् | अर्नीर्षुर्मदुसंवादस्तस्मात् सर्वत्र पूजित:
samādhir nāsya kāmārthe nātmānaṃ stauti karhicit | anīrṣur madhusaṃvādas tasmāt sarvatra pūjitaḥ ||
Pikirannya tidak pernah menetap pada kenikmatan indria, dan ia tak pernah memuji dirinya sendiri. Tanpa iri kepada siapa pun serta bertutur manis dan mendamaikan, karena itu ia dihormati di mana-mana.
वायुदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
A person becomes universally respected through inner steadiness and ethical restraint: not being absorbed in sensual pursuits, avoiding self-praise, remaining free from envy, and speaking gently and sweetly.
Vāyudeva is describing the qualities of an exemplary person, highlighting behavioral markers—detachment from pleasures, humility, non-jealousy, and courteous speech—and explaining that these virtues naturally lead to honor in society.