Парашара-смрити (свод законов Парашары)

3. Hearing the above saying of the Rishis, (he) the adept 4n the Veda and the Smriti, and exceedingly bright, like a a kindled fire or the sun, who was attended by his pupils, said in reply, 4. "I have not the knowledge of the whole of the truth. How can I venture to expound the law ? It is our father who should be asked." Thus said Vyasa, the son. ddWN-M: TT^f y4dT?l|sI<*>ll>U!: TCt U^-UjlMd M-U -M dl aftM *>?) fa?f ^ ^ ^JIMr^fHHKIcH ^cidl-MdHMdH ^JhycJT^SI Hc^Jn'cl-tci'^dH ^ 5. 6, 7. Then all those Rishis, desirous to obtain correct law, proceeded, under the lead of the Rishi Vyasa, to the Badrika hermitage, (a spot) crowded with various trees, beautified by flowers and fruits, diversified by rivers and rills, ornamented with holy bathing-places, resonant with the voice of beasts and birds, studded with temples, and enlivened by the dance and music of Yakshas, Gandharvas and Siddas *K°U*flH H^lcMI H^H*^ J RIMdH =; *K°U*flH H^lcMI H^H*^ J RIMdH =; 8 & 9. There, Vyasa, accompanied by the Rishis, by putting together both his palms and by cir cum ambulation, obeisances and laudatory speeches, paid respects to Parasara, the son of Shakti, seated at his ease in the midst of an assemblage of Rishis, and surrounded by a host of Munis of the highest rank. 10. Now, with a gladdened heart, the great Muni Parasara, pre-eminent among Munis, thus spoke without rising from his seat, " Tell (me) about your safe arrival.…