Shloka 12
सरस्वतीतीर्थानुक्रमः — बलरामस्य तीर्थयात्रा
Sarasvatī Tīrtha Itinerary — Balarāma’s Pilgrimage
तेषां तु कर्मणा राजंस्तथा चाध्ययनेन च
teṣāṁ tu karmaṇā rājan tathā cādhyayanena ca
ヴァイシャンパーヤナは言った。「しかし王よ、彼らはその行いによって、また同様に（聖なる学びの）修学によっても——……」
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Worth and moral standing are indicated not only by what one knows (adhyayana, disciplined study) but also by what one does (karma, lived conduct). The epic repeatedly treats these as complementary: learning should shape action, and action should reflect understanding.
Vaiśampāyana continues his narration to the king, introducing a point about “them” being characterized or evaluated through their deeds and through their study. The verse is a connective line that frames the next statement by highlighting action and learning as the relevant criteria.