Shloka 12
सरस्वतीतीर्थानुक्रमः — बलरामस्य तीर्थयात्रा
Sarasvatī Tīrtha Itinerary — Balarāma’s Pilgrimage
तेषां तु कर्मणा राजंस्तथा चाध्ययनेन च
teṣāṁ tu karmaṇā rājan tathā cādhyayanena ca
Vaiśampāyana berkata: “Namun, wahai raja, oleh perbuatan mereka—dan demikian juga oleh pengajian mereka (ilmu suci)—…”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Worth and moral standing are indicated not only by what one knows (adhyayana, disciplined study) but also by what one does (karma, lived conduct). The epic repeatedly treats these as complementary: learning should shape action, and action should reflect understanding.
Vaiśampāyana continues his narration to the king, introducing a point about “them” being characterized or evaluated through their deeds and through their study. The verse is a connective line that frames the next statement by highlighting action and learning as the relevant criteria.