The works of Ādi Śaṅkarācārya

Vākyavṛttiḥ

Verse 7

गुरुरुवाच ।साध्वीते वचनव्यक्तिः प्रतिभाति वदामि ते ।इदं तदिति विस्पष्टं सावधानमनाः शृणु ॥ ५ ॥

In plain words

The teacher said: 'Your inquiry is well put and clear. Listen now, with an attentive mind, as I explain this truth to you.'

Close to the Sanskrit

The preceptor spoke: 'This expression of your speech appears apt; I tell it to you. Listen with attentive mind to this and that distinctly.'