Shloka 113
Adhyāya 174: Karma as an inescapable companion (कर्मानुगमन-उपदेश)
सखायं मे सुदयितं गौतमं जीवयेत्युत । तदनन्तर राजधर्मा बकने इन्द्रको प्रणाम करके कहा--'सुरेश्वर! यदि आपकी मुझपर कृपा है तो मेरे प्रिय मित्र गौतमको भी जीवित कर दीजिये”
sakhāyaṃ me sudayitaṃ gautamaṃ jīvayety uta |
قال بهيشما: «إن تفضّلتَ عليّ بهذه المنحة، فليُعَدْ إلى الحياة أيضًا صديقي الحبيب غوتاما». وتُبرز هذه المسألة الوفاءَ والامتنان؛ إذ إن السائل لا يطلب النفع لنفسه وحده، بل يلتمس أن تمتدّ الرحمة إلى رفيقٍ عزيز.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
A dharmic person extends requested grace beyond self-interest: true gratitude and righteousness include concern for companions and dependents, asking that mercy be shared rather than hoarded.
In Bhishma’s narration, a petitioner—having received or expecting a boon—bows and asks that his beloved friend Gautama also be brought back to life, showing loyalty and compassionate intent.