Shloka 2
Nāradasya Rājadharma-praśnāḥ
Nārada’s Examination of Royal Ethics
वेदोपनिषदां वेत्ता ऋषि: सुरगणार्चित: । इतिहासपुराणज्ञ: पुराकल्पविशेषवित्
vedopaniṣadāṁ vettā ṛṣiḥ suragaṇārcitaḥ | itihāsapurāṇajñaḥ purākalpaviśeṣavit ||
ヴァイシャンパーヤナは語った。彼はヴェーダとウパニシャッドに通暁し、神々の群れからも敬われる聖仙であった。さらにイティハーサとプラーナにも精通し、太古の時代に関する特別な伝承の細部にまで明るい—ゆえに、その言葉が倫理と聖典の重みを帯びる、理想の権威として描かれている。
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse establishes the credibility of a speaker/figure by listing traditional markers of authority: mastery of śruti (Veda–Upaniṣad), reverence even among divine beings, and competence in itihāsa–purāṇa and ancient accounts. Ethically, it implies that guidance on dharma should be grounded in disciplined learning and trustworthy tradition.
Vaiśampāyana is describing a revered sage/authority figure, emphasizing his scriptural mastery and honored status. This functions as a narrative credentialing, preparing the listener to accept ensuing counsel or events as reliably transmitted and dharmically informed.