Shloka 5
Uttanka’s Inquiry and Vāsudeva’s Adhyātma Exposition
Guṇa–Ritual–Immanence Teaching
वायुर्वेगेन महता रथस्य पुरतो ववौ । कुर्वन्नि:शर्करं मार्ग विरजस्कमकण्टकम्,उनके रथके आगे बड़े वेगसे हवा आती और रास्तेकी धूल, कंकण तथा काँटोंको उड़ाकर अलग कर देती थी
vāyur vegena mahatā rathasya purato vavau | kurvann iḥśarkaraṁ mārgaṁ virajaskam akaṇṭakam ||
Vaiśampāyana berkata: Angin kencang bertiup laju di hadapan kereta, membersihkan jalan—menyapu kerikil, mengangkat debu, dan menyingkirkan duri—hingga laluan menjadi bersih, rata, dan tanpa halangan. Adegan itu menandakan kemudahan yang seakan dianugerahkan, seolah-olah alam sendiri turut membantu agar perjalanan berlangsung tanpa rintangan.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse conveys the idea of an auspicious, unhindered course: when a mission is aligned with rightful purpose, obstacles diminish and even the natural world appears to assist, symbolizing protection and orderly progress.
A strong wind blows ahead of a chariot, clearing the road of dust, gravel, and thorns, making the path smooth and safe for travel.