Shloka 51
Śiva-stavarāja: Upamanyu’s Preface and Initiation of the Śarva-Nāma Enumeration
Anuśāsana-parva 17
घोरो महातपा: पाशो नित्यो गिरिरुहो नभ: । सहस््रहस्तो विजयो व्यवसायो ह्ातन्द्रित:
ghoro mahātapāḥ pāśo nityo giriruhō nabhaḥ | sahasrahasto vijayo vyavasāyo ’tandritaḥ ||
Vāyu-deva berkata: “Baginda dahsyat pada rupa dan besar tapa; Baginda mengikat makhluk dengan jerat kuasa-Nya. Baginda kekal, bersemayam di gunung (penghuni Kailāsa), dan luas bagaikan langit. Dengan seribu tangan Baginda menang—teguh azam dan bebas daripada kelalaian.”
वायुदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse praises a divine figure through ethical-ascetic ideals: enduring tapas, unwavering resolve (vyavasāya), and tireless vigilance (atandrita). It implies that true power is grounded in discipline and steadfastness, not in laziness or wavering intent.
Vāyudeva is describing (eulogizing) a formidable, eternal, mountain-abiding deity with vast, sky-like presence and immense capability (thousand hands), emphasizing his victorious nature and determined, untiring conduct.