Shloka 19
परिक्षिद्वृत्तान्तप्रश्नः
Inquiry into Parīkṣit’s Conduct and the Beginnings of His Downfall
जरत्कारुरिति ख्यातो वेदवेदाड़पारग: । नियतात्मा महात्मा च सुव्रतः सुमहातपा:,उसका नाम है जरत्कारु। वह वेद-वेदांगोंका पारंगत विद्वान् होनेके साथ ही मन और इन्द्रियोंकों संयममें रखनेवाला, महात्मा, उत्तम व्रतका पालक और महान् तपस्वी है
jaratkārur iti khyāto vedavedāṅgapāragaḥ | niyatātmā mahātmā ca suvrataḥ sumahātapā ||
Sinabi ni Takṣaka: “Siya’y kilala sa pangalang Jaratkāru. Dalubhasa siya sa mga Veda at Vedāṅga, may pagpipigil sa isip at mga pandama, dakilang kaluluwa, matatag sa mararangal na panata, at isang makapangyarihang asetiko.”
तक्षक उवाच
Educational Q&A
True excellence is portrayed as a union of learning and restraint: mastery of sacred knowledge (Veda and Vedāṅgas) is ethically grounded by self-control, faithful observance of vows, and austerity.
Takṣaka introduces and praises the sage Jaratkāru, emphasizing his reputation, Vedic scholarship, disciplined conduct, and ascetic power—setting him up as a spiritually authoritative figure in the unfolding episode.