Shloka 17
Marutta Seeks a Priest: Bṛhaspati’s Refusal and Nārada’s Guidance to Saṃvarta
Chapter 6
व्यास उवाच एवमुक्तस्तु राज्ञा स नारद: प्रत्युवाच ह । आविक्षितं महाराज वाचा संजीवयन्निव
vyāsa uvāca—evam uktas tu rājñā sa nāradaḥ pratyuvāca ha | āvikṣitaṃ mahārāja vācā saṃjīvayann iva ||
Vyāsa berkata: Setelah raja berkata demikian, resi Nārada pun menjawab. Wahai raja agung, seakan-akan dengan kuasa tutur katanya yang laksana amerta, beliau menghidupkan kembali Putera Āvikṣita—membangkitkannya dengan kata-kata yang membawa kejernihan, keberanian, dan tujuan yang baharu.
व्यास उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical power of wise speech: a sage’s truthful, compassionate counsel can 'revive' a person—restoring resolve, dharma-oriented understanding, and inner strength, especially in moments of despair or confusion.
Vyāsa narrates that after the king speaks, the divine sage Nārada responds. His reply is described as life-giving, as though his words themselves restore Prince Āvikṣita, setting the stage for Nārada’s ensuing instruction or guidance.