Shloka 13
Adhyāya 48: Brahmopadeśa on Prāṇāyāma, Sāttvika Vṛtti, and the Sattva–Kṣetrajña Question
गुरुऱ्वाच इत्युक्तवन्तस्ते विप्रास्तदा लोकपितामहम् । पुन: संशयमापन्ना: पप्रच्छुर्मुनिसत्तमा:
gurur uvāca ity uktavantās te viprās tadā lokapitāmaham | punaḥ saṁśayam āpannāḥ papracchur munisattamāḥ ||
风神婆由说道：“师者既如是开示，那些婆罗门仙人面向诸世界之祖父——梵天——又复生疑。于是当时，诸苦行者中最卓越者再度请问于他，求得明晰，使其理解安住于坚固的辨别，而非摇曳的疑惑。”
वायुदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights a dharmic method of learning: when doubt (saṁśaya) arises, even accomplished sages seek clarification from a higher authority rather than clinging to partial understanding. Ethical discernment is strengthened through humble questioning and careful inquiry.
After the teacher’s statement, the brāhmaṇa sages become uncertain again and approach Brahmā, the ‘Grandfather of the worlds,’ to ask further questions. The scene sets up a continuation of doctrinal explanation through dialogue.