Markandeya Purana — Adhyaya 23, Shloka 24
Adhyaya 23 — Ashvatara’s Vow for Madalasa and the Bestowal of Musical Science by Sarasvati
जड उवाच इति वाक्यं तयोः श्रुत्वा विमर्शमगमत्पिता ।
विमृश्य चाह तौ पुत्रौ नागराट् प्रहसन्निव ॥
jaḍa uvāca iti vākyaṁ tayoḥ śrutvā vimarśam agamat pitā | vimṛśya cāha tau putrau nāgarāṭ prahasann iva ||
Jaḍa nói: Nghe những lời ấy của hai người con, người cha chìm vào suy tư; rồi sau khi cân nhắc, vị vua Nāga nói với hai con, như thể mỉm cười.
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FAQs
Dharma is not impulsive; the wise deliberate (vimarśa) and then instruct. The ‘smile’ signals confidence in disciplined effort rather than resignation.
Narrative connective tissue (Ākhyāna), supporting ethical instruction.
Vimarśa indicates inner discernment (viveka) preceding tapas—action should arise from clarity, not agitation.