Shloka 42
सरस्वतीतीर्थानुक्रमः — बलरामस्य तीर्थयात्रा
Sarasvatī Tīrtha Itinerary — Balarāma’s Pilgrimage
ददृशुस्तं महात्मान दीक्षितं यज्ञकर्मसु । दृष्टवा चैनं महात्मानं श्रिया परमया युतम्
dadṛśus taṁ mahātmānaṁ dīkṣitaṁ yajñakarmasu | dṛṣṭvā cainaṁ mahātmānaṁ śriyā paramayā yutam ||
彼らは、その大いなる魂の持ち主が、祭祀の作法に従って正しく灌頂・潔斎されているのを見た。さらに、至上の光輝に飾られたその高貴なる人を見て、規律により身を律し、ダルマに導かれて行ずる行為に伴う威厳と神聖さを、彼のうちに認めた。
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical and spiritual authority that arises from disciplined observance of dharma—here symbolized by dīkṣā (consecration) and yajña-karma (sacrificial duty). True splendor (śrī) is presented as the outward sign of inner restraint, purity, and rightful action.
The onlookers (implied by the plural 'they saw') behold a great person who has undertaken ritual consecration and is engaged in sacrificial duties. Observing him endowed with exceptional radiance and auspicious majesty, they register his elevated status and the sanctity of the moment.