Shloka 10
Marutta Seeks a Priest: Bṛhaspati’s Refusal and Nārada’s Guidance to Saṃvarta
Chapter 6
व्यास उवाच एवमुक्तस्तु नृपतिर्मरुत्तो व्रीडितो5भवत् । प्रत्यागच्छन् सुसंविग्नो ददर्श पथि नारदम्,व्यासजी कहते हैं--राजन्! बृहस्पतिजीसे ऐसा उत्तर पाकर महाराज मरुत्तको बड़ा संकोच हुआ। वे बहुत खिन्न होकर लौटे जा रहे थे, उसी समय मार्ममें उन्हें देवर्षि नारदजीका दर्शन हुआ
vyāsa uvāca evam uktas tu nṛpatir marutto vrīḍito 'bhavat | pratyāgacchan susaṃvigno dadarśa pathi nāradam |
व्यास उवाच—एवमुक्तस्तु नृपतिः मरुत्तो व्रीडितोऽभवत् । प्रत्यागच्छन् सुसंविग्नो ददर्श पथि नारदम् ॥
व्यास उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights an ethical moment of self-awareness: a ruler, upon receiving a discouraging or corrective response, feels shame and inner agitation. Such discomfort can become the doorway to better counsel—here symbolized by the timely appearance of the sage Nārada—suggesting that humility and receptivity are prerequisites for right guidance in dharma.
Vyāsa narrates that King Marutta, having received a particular reply (from the prior context), becomes embarrassed and troubled. He turns back and, while on the road, encounters the divine sage Nārada, setting up the next exchange of advice or instruction.