Shloka 121
Pitṛ-śrāddha-haviḥ-phala-nirdeśa
Offerings for Ancestors and Their Stated Results
ततोडब्रुवन् देवगणा: पितामहमुपेत्य वै । कृताञ्जलिपुटा: सर्वे शिरोभिरभिवन्द्य च,इस प्रकार विवाद उपस्थित होनेपर समस्त देवताओंने ब्रह्माजीके पास जा दोनों हाथ जोड़ मस्तक झुकाकर उनको प्रणाम किया और कहा--
tato 'bruvan devagaṇāḥ pitāmaham upetya vai | kṛtāñjalipuṭāḥ sarve śirobhir abhivandya ca ||
争端既起，诸天众神便一同趋近祖父梵天（Pitāmaha Brahmā）。他们合掌致敬，俯首礼拜，然后开口陈述——恳求其指引，以复秩序、护持正法（dharma）。
वसिष्ठ उवाच
Educational Q&A
In moments of dispute, one should approach a legitimate, wise authority with humility and reverence, seeking guidance to re-establish dharma rather than escalating conflict.
A conflict has arisen; the gods collectively go to Brahmā (Pitāmaha), bow with joined hands, and begin to present their case or request for a decision.