Shloka 63
Śiva-nāmānukīrtana-prastāvaḥ
Prologue to the praise of Śiva and the Upamanyu testimony
नानानियमविख्यातैर्षिभि: सुमहात्मभि: । प्रविशन्नेव चापश्यं जटाचीरधरं प्रभुम्
nānā-niyama-vikhyātair ṛṣibhiḥ su-mahātmabhiḥ | praviśann eva cāpaśyaṃ jaṭā-cīra-dharaṃ prabhum ||
Sinabi ni Vāsudeva: Pagpasok ko sa dakilang ashramang iyon—na pinagniningning ng mga rishi na dakila ang loob at bantog sa sari-saring disiplina—agad kong nakita si Upamanyu, ang kagalang-galang na Brahmin na tila panginoon: may jata at kasuotang balat-kahoy, makapangyarihan at marilag, nagliliyab na parang apoy dahil sa tapas, payapa ang ugali, bata pa, at nakaupo na napalilibutan ng mga alagad.
वासुदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights that genuine spiritual and social authority arises from disciplined observance (niyama), austerity (tapas), serenity, and learning. A dharmic order is portrayed as flourishing where great sages uphold restraint and where a worthy teacher is honored by disciples.
Vāsudeva narrates entering a beautiful hermitage renowned for sages famous for strict observances. Upon entering, he immediately sees the eminent brahmin Upamanyu—an ascetic in matted locks and bark-garments—radiant with tapas and seated amid his disciples.