Shloka 8
Vasiṣṭhasya śokaḥ, Vipāśā–Śatadrū-nāmākaraṇam, Kalmāṣapādasya bhaya-prasaṅgaḥ (Ādi Parva 167)
संहिताध्ययने युक्तौ गोत्रतश्चापि काश्यपौ । तारणेयौ युक्तरूपीौ ब्राह्मणावृषिसत्तमौ,वे वैदिक संहिताके अध्ययनमें सदा संलग्न रहते थे। उनका गोत्र काश्यप था। वे दोनों ब्राह्मण सूर्यदेवके भक्त, बड़े ही योग्य तथा श्रेष्ठ ऋषि थे
saṃhitādhyayane yuktau gotrataścāpi kāśyapau | tāraṇeyau yukta-rūpau brāhmaṇāv ṛṣi-sattamau ||
二人恒常专注于吠陀《本集》（Saṃhitā）的研习与诵持。就族系而言，他们属于迦叶波（Kāśyapa）氏族（gotra）。人称“塔拉涅耶”（Tāraṇeya），其行持与戒律端严具足，乃诸仙中最上等的婆罗门。此颂强调：真正的婆罗门身份根植于持久的学修、清净的传承谱系与自律的虔敬，而非徒有名位。
ब्राह्मण उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse presents an ethical model of Brahmin excellence: steady commitment to Vedic learning (saṃhitādhyayana), disciplined character (yukta-rūpa), and continuity of tradition through recognized lineage (gotra).
A speaker describes two exemplary Brahmins: they are identified by their constant Vedic study, their Kāśyapa gotra, and their designation as Tāraṇeyas, praising them as foremost among sages.