Shloka 8
Vīrya, Māyā/Prakṛti, Śrī’s Inseparability, Paramāṇu, and Hari’s Infinitude
ज्ञातव्यांशे तु पीडा तु कर्तव्या गुरुणा सह / तमन्तेवासिनं चाहुः स एव चु गुरुः स्मृतः
jñātavyāṃśe tu pīḍā tu kartavyā guruṇā saha / tamantevāsinaṃ cāhuḥ sa eva cu guruḥ smṛtaḥ
ในส่วนที่พึงเรียนรู้ ควรบำเพ็ญความเพียรอย่างมีวินัยและการฝึกอันเข้มงวดร่วมกับอาจารย์. ผู้นั้นเรียกว่า ‘อันเตวาสิน’ (ศิษย์พำนัก); และท่านผู้นั้นแลเป็นครูแท้ของเขาตามคัมภีร์สมฤติ
Lord Vishnu (in dialogue with Garuda)
Concept: Rigorous disciplined learning is to be undertaken with the teacher; the resident disciple (antevāsin) is formed through close guidance, and true guruhood is affirmed through that relationship.
Vedantic Theme: Śravaṇa–manana–nididhyāsana requires adhikāritva (fitness) cultivated by discipline; guru as indispensable means (upāya) for knowledge.
Application: Seek qualified mentorship; commit to structured practice; accept constructive rigor in training while maintaining non-harmful intent.
Primary Rasa: vira
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Type: ashram/learning residence
Related Themes: Garuda Purana 3.3.7 (distinguishing cruelty from rightful discipline)
FAQs
This verse states that true learning requires disciplined effort undertaken together with the guru; the ideal disciple is the antevāsin who trains closely under the teacher.
An antevāsin is a resident disciple who lives near/with the teacher and learns through sustained, guided discipline rather than casual instruction.
Commit to consistent study and ethical discipline under a qualified mentor—learning is strengthened when practice, correction, and accountability are shared with a teacher.