Shloka 19
परिक्षिद्वृत्तान्तप्रश्नः
Inquiry into Parīkṣit’s Conduct and the Beginnings of His Downfall
जरत्कारुरिति ख्यातो वेदवेदाड़पारग: । नियतात्मा महात्मा च सुव्रतः सुमहातपा:,उसका नाम है जरत्कारु। वह वेद-वेदांगोंका पारंगत विद्वान् होनेके साथ ही मन और इन्द्रियोंकों संयममें रखनेवाला, महात्मा, उत्तम व्रतका पालक और महान् तपस्वी है
jaratkārur iti khyāto vedavedāṅgapāragaḥ | niyatātmā mahātmā ca suvrataḥ sumahātapā ||
Disse Takṣaka: “Ele é conhecido pelo nome de Jaratkāru. É mestre dos Vedas e dos Vedāṅgas, disciplinado na mente e nos sentidos, um homem de grande alma, firme em excelentes votos e um asceta de poderosa austeridade.”
तक्षक उवाच
Educational Q&A
True excellence is portrayed as a union of learning and restraint: mastery of sacred knowledge (Veda and Vedāṅgas) is ethically grounded by self-control, faithful observance of vows, and austerity.
Takṣaka introduces and praises the sage Jaratkāru, emphasizing his reputation, Vedic scholarship, disciplined conduct, and ascetic power—setting him up as a spiritually authoritative figure in the unfolding episode.