Sutra 3

Devanagari script

त्रयी विशेषो ह्यान्वीक्षिकीति ॥ कZ_०१.२.०३ ॥

Transliteration

trayī viśeṣo hy ānvīkṣikīti

Translation

ānvīkṣikī（批判的探究）は、まさに trayī（三ヴェーダ）に固有の分析的洗練である。

Word by Word

त्रयीthe triad (of Vedas); Vedic learning

विशेषःa distinction; a special feature

हिindeed; for

आन्वीक्षिकीĀnvīkṣikī (the science of inquiry/logic; philosophical reasoning)

इतिthus; so (it is said/defined)

Entities Mentioned

Trayī

Ānvīkṣikī

FAQs

What is the strategic objective (Artha) of this verse?

To establish that effective governance requires not only inherited authority (Vedic norms) but also disciplined analysis (critical inquiry) so that policy is reasoned, consistent, and adaptable to circumstances.

How does this apply to modern governance?

It supports evidence-based policymaking: leaders should treat inherited rules and institutional values as inputs, but rely on structured analysis, logic, and evaluation to design workable laws, regulations, and administrative decisions.

What is the specific duty of the ruler/official mentioned?

No specific office is named; the implied duty of the ruler (and advisers) is to use critical inquiry to interpret authoritative teachings and translate them into practical, context-sensitive state policy.