Shloka 20
अध्याय ३२३ — श्वेतद्वीपगमनम्, यज्ञभाग-विवादः, एकान्तिभक्त्या नारायणदर्शन-नियमः (Śvetadvīpa Journey; Dispute over Sacrificial Share; Rule of Nārāyaṇa-vision through Single-minded Devotion)
तत्र रुद्रो महादेव: कर्णिकारमयीं शुभाम् | धारयाण: स्रजं भाति ज्योत्स्नामिव निशाकर:
tatra rudro mahādevaḥ karṇikāramayīṃ śubhām | dhārayāṇaḥ srajaṃ bhāti jyotsnām iva niśākaraḥ ||
そこでは、ルドラ—マハーデーヴァ—が、カールニカーラの花で作られた吉祥の花輪を身にまとい、自らの月光を伴う月のごとく輝いていた。神々と天の聖仙に満ちたその神妙にして麗しい森で、大聖ヴィヤーサは子を授かる恩寵を求め、至高のヨーガの規律に帰依して苦行に入り、いささかも揺らぐことがなかった。
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights two ideals: the divine as a source of auspicious radiance (Śiva’s serene splendor), and the human/sage ideal of unwavering discipline—Vyāsa’s steadfast tapas supported by the highest yoga in pursuit of a righteous aim (progeny).
Bhīṣma describes a divine forest scene where Śiva appears resplendent with a karṇikāra-flower garland, likened to the moon with its moonlight. In the same sacred setting, Vyāsa is engaged in firm austerities, seeking the attainment of a son and remaining undistracted.