Shloka 6
Uttaṅka’s Petition for Madayantī’s Divine Earrings (Maṇikuṇḍala) — Agreement, Proof, and Vigilance
अथ शिष्यसहस्राणि समनुज्ञातवानृषि: । उत्तड़क॑ परया प्रीत्या नाभ्यनुज्ञातुमैच्छत । त॑ क्रमेण जरा तात प्रतिपेदे महामुनिम्
atha śiṣya-sahasrāṇi samanujñātavān ṛṣiḥ | uttaṅkaṃ parayā prītyā nābhyanujñātum aicchat | taṃ krameṇa jarā tāta pratipede mahāmunim ||
Вайшампаяна сказал: Мудрец, должным образом отпустив тысячи своих учеников, не желал отпускать Уттанку, ибо любил его чрезмерно. Но, дорогой мой, со временем старость настигла того великого подвижника.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even strong bonds of affection within the guru–disciple relationship are subject to time; the verse underscores impermanence (jarā) and the ethical maturity required to accept change and separation.
The teacher-sage dismisses his many students after their studies, but hesitates to send away Uttaṅka because of special affection; nevertheless, as time passes, old age comes upon the great ascetic.