Shloka 10
Parāśara’s Counsel on बुद्धि (Discernment), Karma-Consequences, and Avoidance of Pāpānubandha Actions
शक्रस्य तु तदा राजन्नूरुस्तम्भो व्यजायत । भयाद् वृत्रस्य सहसा दृष्ट्वा तद्भूपमुत्तमम्,राजन्! उस समय वृत्रासुरका वह उत्तम एवं विशाल रूप देखकर सहसा भयके मारे इन्द्रकी दोनों जाँघें अकड़ गयीं
śakrasya tu tadā rājann ūrūstambho vyajāyata | bhayād vṛtrasya sahasā dṛṣṭvā tad bhūpam uttamam ||
قال بهيشما: «أيها الملك، في ذلك الحين، لما أبصر شَكْرَة (إندرا) فجأة هيئة فِرِتْرَة البهيّة الشاهقة، استولى عليه الخوف، فتصلّبت فخذاه—وكأن جسده قد أفصح عن انهيار الشجاعة في باطنه أمام خصمٍ مهيب.»
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even the mighty can be overtaken by fear; true strength in dharma includes self-mastery and steadiness of mind when confronted with overwhelming appearances.
Bhīṣma narrates that Indra, on suddenly seeing Vṛtra’s immense and splendid form, becomes frightened and physically stiffens—his thighs locking in a moment of panic.