Shloka 3
अर्हणनिर्णयः
Decision on the Highest Honor at the Assembly
समेता ब्रह्मभवने देवा देवर्षयस्तथा । कर्मान्तरमुपासन्तो जजल्पुरमितौजस:
vaiśampāyana uvāca | sametā brahmabhavane devā devarṣayas tathā | karmāntaram upāsanto jajalpūr amitaujasaḥ ||
毗舍波耶那说：在梵天的天宫大殿中，诸天与天仙圣者齐集一处。于一项项祭仪之间的间隙，那些才智无量之人便热烈论辩，争论当行何事、应以何法而行；由此以博学的商榷点缀祭场，使其更显庄严，彰明正当的仪轨之道。
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the dharmic seriousness of ritual life: even in sacred assemblies, learned people use the pauses between rites to examine proper procedure through reasoned discussion. It implies that correct action (karma) is supported by inquiry, expertise, and disciplined debate rather than mere habit.
Vaiśampāyana describes a grand assembly in Brahmā’s hall where gods and divine seers are gathered. During breaks between ritual performances, the highly accomplished participants engage in vigorous conversation and debate about ritual matters.