Shloka 8
Description of the Origin of the Cosmic Egg (Brahmāṇḍa) and the Ocean as King of Tīrthas
यशस्वी मतिमाञ्छ्रीमान्सत्यवादी जितेंद्रियः । वेदशास्त्रार्थविद्विप्रो भवेत्पश्चात्तु वैष्णवः ॥ ८ ॥
yaśasvī matimāñchrīmānsatyavādī jiteṃdriyaḥ | vedaśāstrārthavidvipro bhavetpaścāttu vaiṣṇavaḥ || 8 ||
Ia menjadi termasyhur, cerdas, sejahtera, berkata benar, dan menaklukkan indria. Brahmana itu, yang memahami makna Weda dan śāstra, kemudian menjadi seorang Vaiṣṇava.
Narada
Vrata: none
Primary Rasa: bhakti
Secondary Rasa: shanta
FAQs
It presents a progression of spiritual maturation: ethical virtues (truth and self-control) and scriptural understanding culminate in becoming a Vaiṣṇava—devotion to Viṣṇu as the fulfilled outcome of dharmic life.
Bhakti is shown as the natural ‘afterward’ (paścāt) fruit of purified character and correct grasp of Vedic-śāstric meaning—devotion grounded in understanding, not mere sentiment.
The verse emphasizes artha-jñāna—competence in interpreting the meaning of Veda and śāstra (a practical outcome supported by Vedāṅga disciplines like Vyākaraṇa and Nirukta for accurate comprehension).