Shloka 42
यथायथा हि पुरुषः शास्त्रं समधिगच्छति / तथातथास्य मेधा स्याद्विज्ञानं चास्य रोचते
yathāyathā hi puruṣaḥ śāstraṃ samadhigacchati / tathātathāsya medhā syādvijñānaṃ cāsya rocate
പുരുഷൻ ശാസ്ത്രത്തെ യഥാക്രമം സമ്യകായി ഗ്രഹിക്കുന്നതനുസരിച്ച് അവന്റെ മേധ വളരുന്നു; സത്യവിവേകവിജ്ഞാനം അവനു രുചിക്കുകയും തെളിയുകയും ചെയ്യുന്നു.
Lord Vishnu (addressing Garuda/Vinata-putra)
Concept: Understanding shastra incrementally refines intellect; as comprehension deepens, discernment becomes naturally pleasing.
Vedantic Theme: Shravana–manana–nididhyasana leading to viveka and jnana; buddhi-shuddhi through right knowledge.
Application: Adopt steady study with guidance; revisit teachings progressively; test understanding through reflection and ethical living.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 1.115 (praise of learning and discernment)
FAQs
This verse states that as one truly understands Shastra, one’s medhā (intellect) grows and vijñāna (discernment) naturally becomes clear and attractive—implying Shastra is a direct means to refine understanding and conduct.
It presents a step-by-step principle: deeper comprehension of authoritative teaching leads to proportional growth in intelligence and to a taste for higher knowledge, indicating transformation arises through sustained learning and reflection.
Study a small portion of a trusted text daily, reflect on its meaning, and apply one actionable dharmic principle—over time, clarity and better decision-making follow naturally.