Shloka 9
कर्म–ज्ञान–दैव–स्वभावविचारः
Inquiry into Karma, Knowledge, Fate, and Nature
तेजसा यशसा बुद्धया ज्ञानेन विनयेन च । जन्मना तपसा वृद्धस्तस्मात् सर्वत्र पूजित:,नारदजी तेज, बुद्धि, यश, ज्ञान, विनय, जन्म और तपस्याद्वारा भी सबसे बढ़े-चढ़े हैं; इसीलिये उनकी सर्वत्र पूजा होती है
tejasā yaśasā buddhyā jñānena vinayena ca | janmanā tapasā vṛddhas tasmāt sarvatra pūjitaḥ ||
风神伐由说道：“以威光、以名望、以才智、以学识、以谦恭——又以出身与苦行之戒——那罗陀卓然为最。故而他在一切处所皆受尊崇。”
वायुदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
True honor arises from a constellation of virtues—spiritual brilliance, good reputation grounded in merit, discerning intellect, genuine knowledge, humility, and disciplined austerity. Such integrated excellence naturally commands respect everywhere.
Vāyudeva is describing why the sage Nārada is universally revered, listing the qualities and attainments that make him pre-eminent among respected figures.