सत्यमेव प्रभाषेत स वक्ता नेतरो भुवि । मिथ्यावादाञ्छास्त्रजालसंभवान्यद्विहाय च
satyameva prabhāṣeta sa vaktā netaro bhuvi | mithyāvādāñchāstrajālasaṃbhavānyadvihāya ca
Tanging ang nagsasalita ng katotohanan ang tunay na “tagapagsalita” sa mundong ito—wala nang iba. Itakwil ang kasinungalingan, kahit yaong hinabi mula sa lambat ng tusong pangangatwiran na nagkukunwaring “kasulatan.”
Lomaharṣaṇa/Sūta (deduced, Māheśvara-khaṇḍa narrative frame)
Scene: A figure of Truth (satya) stands firm like a pillar; webs of sophistry (śāstra-jāla) are cut away; a clear, straight path opens toward a Śiva-liṅga or radiant light, symbolizing purified doctrine.
Truthfulness is the essence of righteous speech; clever argumentation cannot sanctify falsehood.
No tīrtha is mentioned; the emphasis is on satya as a universal dharma.
The implied vow is satya (truthfulness); no other ritual act is specified here.