Shloka 35
उत्तङ्कोपाख्यानप्रारम्भः — Uttanka’s Tapas, Viṣṇu-stuti, and the Dhundhumāra Prophecy
Opening
तथा कथां शुभां श्रुत्वा मार्कण्डेयस्यथ धीमत: । विस्मिता: समपद्यन्त पुराणस्य निवेदनात्,बुद्धिमान् मार्कण्डेयजीके मुखसे वह मंगलमयी कथा सुनकर पुराणोक्त बातोंका ज्ञान हो जानेसे सब लोग बड़े ही विस्मित और प्रसन्न हुए
tathā kathāṃ śubhāṃ śrutvā mārkaṇḍeyasya tha dhīmataḥ | vismitāḥ samapadyanta purāṇasya nivedanāt ||
Vaiśampāyana said: Having heard that auspicious discourse of the wise Mārkaṇḍeya, all those present became filled with wonder; and through his narration of the ancient Purāṇic account, they gained understanding and were deeply pleased. The passage highlights how sacred tradition, when conveyed by a discerning sage, awakens insight and wholesome joy in the listeners.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Auspicious knowledge transmitted through revered tradition (Purāṇic lore) and spoken by a wise sage leads listeners to clarity, upliftment, and ethical orientation; attentive listening to such discourse is itself portrayed as transformative.
Vaiśampāyana reports the audience’s reaction after hearing Mārkaṇḍeya: they become amazed and pleased because his Purāṇic narration conveys ancient truths and gives them understanding.