Adhyaya 23 — Ashvatara’s Vow for Madalasa and the Bestowal of Musical Science by Sarasvati
जड उवाच इति वाक्यं तयोः श्रुत्वा विमर्शमगमत्पिता ।
विमृश्य चाह तौ पुत्रौ नागराट् प्रहसन्निव ॥
jaḍa uvāca iti vākyaṁ tayoḥ śrutvā vimarśam agamat pitā | vimṛśya cāha tau putrau nāgarāṭ prahasann iva ||
Disse Jaḍa: Ao ouvir aquelas palavras dos dois, o pai deles caiu em reflexão; e, após ponderar, o rei dos Nāga falou a seus dois filhos, como que sorrindo.
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Dharma is not impulsive; the wise deliberate (vimarśa) and then instruct. The ‘smile’ signals confidence in disciplined effort rather than resignation.
Narrative connective tissue (Ākhyāna), supporting ethical instruction.
Vimarśa indicates inner discernment (viveka) preceding tapas—action should arise from clarity, not agitation.