Shloka 25
अध्वर्यु–यति संवादः
Adhvaryu–Yati Dialogue on Svabhāva, Ahiṃsā, and Mokṣa
अध्वर्युरुवाच सद्धिरेवेह संवास: कार्यो मतिमतां वर । भवतो हि मतं श्रुत्वा प्रतिभाति मतिर्मम
adhvaryur uvāca—saddhir eveha saṃvāsaḥ kāryo matimatāṃ vara | bhavato hi mataṃ śrutvā pratibhāti matir mama ||
Adhvaryu berkata: “Wahai yang terbaik antara orang bijaksana, di dunia ini sesungguhnya patutlah seseorang tinggal dalam pergaulan orang-orang saleh. Setelah mendengar pandangan tuan, pengertianku sendiri pun tampak bersinar dengan cara yang sama.”
ब्राह्मण उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse emphasizes satsanga—living in the company of virtuous and wise people—as a practical ethical discipline. Hearing a righteous viewpoint clarifies and elevates one’s own understanding.
The Adhvaryu priest responds respectfully to a wise interlocutor, affirming that association with good people is proper and stating that the other’s opinion has illuminated his own intellect.