Shloka 24
गालवस्य विषादः तथा विष्णुप्रयाणम्
Gālava’s Despair and Resolve to Seek Viṣṇu
जानानस्तेन भगवाज्जित: शुश्रूषणेन वै । विश्वामित्रस्तमसकृद् गच्छ गच्छेत्यचोदयत्
jānānas tena bhagavān jitāḥ śuśrūṣaṇena vai | viśvāmitras tam asakṛd gaccha gacchety acodayat ||
Sabendo disso, o venerável sábio —de fato conquistado pelo serviço devotado— instou-o repetidas vezes, dizendo: “Vai, vai.”
नारद उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical power of śuśrūṣā—humble, attentive service. Such disciplined devotion can ‘win over’ even great sages, leading them to offer guidance and encouragement rather than mere instruction.
Nārada narrates that the venerable sage, recognizing the situation and being pleased by devoted service, repeatedly encourages Viśvāmitra with the emphatic command “Go on, go on,” urging him forward in his undertaking.