Shloka 82
The Birth of King Pṛthu: Vena’s Fall, the Sages’ Churning, and Earth’s Surrender
सर्वगः सर्ववेत्ता च ब्रह्मण्यो वेदवित्सुधीः । प्रज्ञावान्सुस्वरश्चैव वेदवेदांगपारगः
sarvagaḥ sarvavettā ca brahmaṇyo vedavitsudhīḥ | prajñāvānsusvaraścaiva vedavedāṃgapāragaḥ
Baginda meliputi segala penjuru dan Maha Mengetahui; teguh berbakti kepada Brahman, seorang bijaksana yang memahami Veda. Berwawasan tajam dan bersuara merdu, Baginda menguasai Veda serta Vedāṅga.
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Concept: True wisdom is comprehensive: knowing Veda and Vedāṅga, joined with prajñā and a harmonious voice—learning that serves dharma and devotion.
Application: Study foundational texts with humility; cultivate clarity of speech and listening; let learning mature into service and ethical action.
Primary Rasa: adbhuta
Secondary Rasa: shanta
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Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"meditative","suggested_raga":"Durga","pace":"slow-meditative","voice_tone":"serene","sound_elements":["tanpura drone","soft mantra undertone","page rustle of palm leaves","distant conch"]}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: वेदवित्सुधीः = वेदवित् + सुधीः; प्रज्ञावान्सुस्वरश्चैव = प्रज्ञावान् + सुस्वरः + च + एव; वेदवेदांगपारगः = वेद + वेदाङ्ग + पारगः (समास)
FAQs
The verse praises omnipresence and omniscience, devotion to Brahman, Vedic learning, wisdom, discernment, a refined/pleasing voice, and complete mastery of the Vedas along with the Vedāṅgas.
Vedāṅgas are the traditional auxiliary disciplines supporting Vedic study—commonly listed as Śikṣā (phonetics), Vyākaraṇa (grammar), Chandas (meter), Nirukta (etymology), Jyotiṣa (astronomy/astrology), and Kalpa (ritual procedure).
It highlights that true learning is not merely technical knowledge; it is joined with reverence for sacred truth (Brahman), disciplined conduct, and mature wisdom that guides speech and action.