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 ||
婆苏提婆说道：当我进入那座最胜的修行林苑——由以诸般戒行著称的大心仙人使之光耀——我立刻见到可敬的婆罗门优波摩纽，宛如尊主：结发披髻，身着树皮衣，威力炳然；以苦行而如火焰般灼耀；性情安和，正值青春，周围弟子环侍而坐。
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.