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यावानर्थ उदपाने सर्वतः संप्लुतोदके ।
तावान्सर्वेषु वेदेषु ब्राह्मणस्य विजानतः ॥२- ४६॥

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Transliteration

yaawaanartha udapaane sarwataH saMplutodake ।

taawaansarweShu wedeShu braahmaNasya wijaanataH ॥२- ४६॥

Translation

As much use as a well when flooded from all sides by water
Are all the brahmins' Vedas to a wise man.

Translation

To a Self-realized person the Vedas are as useful as a reservoir of water when there is flood water available everywhere.

Translation

All purposes that are served by the small pond can at once be served by the great reservoirs of water. Similarly, all the purposes of the Vedas can be served to one who knows the purpose behind them.