Shloka 64
Śiva-nāmānukīrtana-prastāvaḥ
Prologue to the praise of Śiva and the Upamanyu testimony
तेजसा तपसा चैव दीप्यमानं यथानलम् । शिष्यैरनुगतं शान्तं युवान ब्राह्मणर्षभम्
tejasā tapasā caiva dīpyamānaṃ yathānalam | śiṣyair anugataṃ śāntaṃ yuvānaṃ brāhmaṇarṣabham |
ஒளியும் தவமும் கொண்டு தீயைப் போலத் திகழும், அமைதியான இயல்புடைய, இளமைத் துடிப்புடன், சீடர்களால் சூழப்பட்ட அந்தப் பிராமணச் சிறந்தவரை நான் கண்டேன்।
वासुदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse elevates the ethical ideal of a Brahmin-sage: inner radiance (tejas) grounded in disciplined austerity (tapas), calm self-mastery (śānti), and learning (Veda–Vedāṅga). It implies that true authority and honor arise from character and practice, not from display—disciples gather naturally around such steadiness.
Vāsudeva describes entering a renowned hermitage and seeing the youthful sage Upamanyu seated among his disciples. Upamanyu is portrayed as matted-haired, wearing bark garments, and shining like fire through austerity—an image that sets the scene for instruction or a significant encounter with a revered teacher.