Shloka 16
अध्याय ५६ — च्यवन–कुशिकसंवादः
Cyavana–Kuśika Dialogue on Lineage, Conflict, and Transmission
आनीयतामिति मुनिस्तं चोवाच नराधिपम् । स राजा समुपाजद्ठे तदन्नं सह भार्यया,तब मुनिने राजासे कहा--'ले आओ।” आज्ञा पाकर पत्नीसहित नरेशने मुनिके सामने भोजन-सामग्री प्रस्तुत की
ānīyatām iti munis taṃ covāca narādhipam | sa rājā samupājagṛhe tad annaṃ saha bhāryayā ||
Bhishma sprach: Der Weise sagte zum König: „Bringt es herbei.“ Dem Befehl folgend trat der Herrscher mit seiner Gemahlin heran und stellte die Speisen vor den Asketen.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharma expressed as prompt obedience to righteous instruction and respectful hospitality toward a sage; a king’s ethical conduct includes humility, service, and proper offering when approached by a worthy guest.
A sage tells the king, “Bring it.” The king complies and comes forward with his wife, presenting the food provisions to the sage—an act of reverence and dutiful service.