Shloka 2
यजुर्वेदशाखाः, याज्ञवल्क्य–वैशम्पायनसंवादः, सूर्यस्तुतिः
Yajurveda branches and Yājñavalkya’s solar revelation
शिष्येभ्यः प्रददौ ताश् च जगृहुस् ते ऽप्य् अनुक्रमात्
śiṣyebhyaḥ pradadau tāś ca jagṛhus te 'py anukramāt
他将那些分支传授给弟子们；弟子们也依次按正统传承而领受。
Sage Parāśara (narrating to Maitreya)
FAQs
This verse highlights that sacred knowledge is preserved through a disciplined, sequential lineage—ensuring authenticity and continuity of tradition.
By emphasizing formal transmission: a teacher bestows teachings to disciples, who receive them in proper order and carry them forward as a recognized lineage.
Even when not named, the Purana frames cosmic and social order as ultimately grounded in Vishnu’s sovereignty; the stability of dharma and scripture is part of that sustaining order.