Shloka 14
Kṣātra-Dharma, Daṇḍanīti, and Social Order
Indra–Māndhātṛ Dialogue
जगाम शिरसा पादीौ यज्ञे विष्णोर्महात्मन: । दर्शयामास तं॑ विष्णू रूपमास्थाय वासवम्
jagāma śirasā pādau yajñe viṣṇor mahātmanaḥ | darśayāmāsa taṃ viṣṇur rūpam āsthāya vāsavam |
毗湿摩说道：在那场祭祀中，曼陀诃多罗王以至诚俯伏于大圣毗湿奴的足下，将头置于大地以表敬礼。毗湿奴因此欢喜，便以婆娑婆（Vāsava，因陀罗）之形向他显现。此事昭示：在神圣职责中真诚的谦卑与虔敬，必能招感神恩，即便主选择以人所熟知的天神形相出现。
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
True dharmic action, especially in sacred rites, is fulfilled by humility and heartfelt devotion; such surrender invites divine grace, and the Lord may reveal Himself in whatever form best suits the devotee and the occasion.
During King Māndhātṛ’s sacrifice, he bows at Viṣṇu’s feet with deep reverence. In response, Viṣṇu grants him a direct vision, appearing in the form of Vāsava (Indra).