Shloka 4
श्रेयो-धर्मकर्मविचारः
Inquiry into Śreyas, Dharma, and Karma
स पूजितोअसुरेन्द्रेण मुनिनोशनसा तथा । निषसादासने राजन महाहें मुनिपुड्रव:,राजन! असुरराज वृत्र और मुनि शुक्राचार्यके द्वारा पूजित हो मुनिवर सनत्कुमार एक बहुमूल्य सिंहासनपर विराजमान हुए
sa pūjito 'surendreṇa muninā uśanasā tathā | niṣasādāsane rājan mahārhe munipuṅgavaḥ ||
Wahai raja! Setelah dihormati oleh penguasa Asura dan juga oleh resi Uśanas (Śukrācārya), sang resi termulia pun duduk di atas singgasana yang amat berharga.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the dharmic principle that true wisdom deserves honor regardless of political power or faction. Even rulers (including Asura kings) uphold ethical order by revering sages and giving them due respect and a worthy seat.
After being respectfully received by the Asura king and by the sage Uśanas (Śukrācārya), the foremost sage (understood in context as Sanatkumāra) sits upon an exceedingly precious throne, setting the stage for instruction or counsel.