Shloka 17
Marutta Seeks a Priest: Bṛhaspati’s Refusal and Nārada’s Guidance to Saṃvarta
Chapter 6
व्यास उवाच एवमुक्तस्तु राज्ञा स नारद: प्रत्युवाच ह । आविक्षितं महाराज वाचा संजीवयन्निव
vyāsa uvāca—evam uktas tu rājñā sa nāradaḥ pratyuvāca ha | āvikṣitaṃ mahārāja vācā saṃjīvayann iva ||
Sinabi ni Vyāsa: Nang masabi iyon ng hari, sumagot ang rishi na si Nārada. O dakilang hari, waring sa kapangyarihan ng kanyang pananalitang tila nektar, muling binigyan niya ng buhay si Prinsipe Āvikṣita—binuhay sa pamamagitan ng mga salitang naghatid ng linaw, tapang, at panibagong layon.
व्यास उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical power of wise speech: a sage’s truthful, compassionate counsel can 'revive' a person—restoring resolve, dharma-oriented understanding, and inner strength, especially in moments of despair or confusion.
Vyāsa narrates that after the king speaks, the divine sage Nārada responds. His reply is described as life-giving, as though his words themselves restore Prince Āvikṣita, setting the stage for Nārada’s ensuing instruction or guidance.