Shloka 20
अध्याय ३५१ — उञ्छवृत्ति-व्रतसिद्धेः मानुषस्य परमगतिः
Sūrya–Nāga Dialogue on the Perfected Gleaner-Ascetic
स एवमुक्तो विमुखश्चिन्ताव्याकुलमानस: । प्रणम्य वरदं देवमुवाच हरिमी श्वरम्
sa evam ukto vimukhaś cintāvyākulamānasaḥ | praṇamya varadaṃ devam uvāca harim īśvaram ||
毗湿摩波耶那说道：如是受命，梵天心中忧思翻涌，惶惶不安。他暂离造化之业，向赐福之主——至上统御者诃利——俯首顶礼，而后开口说道。
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
When responsibility becomes morally or emotionally burdensome, one should not act blindly; instead, withdraw from impulsive action, cultivate humility, and seek higher guidance grounded in dharma.
After receiving an instruction, Brahmā becomes troubled and turns away from initiating creation. He bows to Hari, the boon-giving Supreme Lord, and begins to speak—signaling a request for clarification, support, or permission aligned with cosmic law.