Shloka 84
Hiḍimba’s Approach and Hiḍimbā’s Warning to Bhīmasena (हिडिम्बागमनम् / हिडिम्बा-भयवचनम्)
अनागतं हि बुध्येत यच्च कार्य पुर: स्थितम् । नतु बुद्धिक्षयात् किंचिदतिक्रामेत् प्रयोजनम्,जो कार्य भविष्यमें करना हो, उसपर बुद्धिसे विचार करे और विचारनेके पश्चात् तदनुकूल व्यवस्था करे। इसी प्रकार जो कार्य सामने उपस्थित हो, उसे भी बुद्धिसे विचारकर ही करे। बुद्धिसे निश्चय किये बिना किसी भी कार्य या उद्देश्यका परित्याग न करे
anāgataṃ hi budhyeta yac ca kāryaṃ puraḥ sthitam | na tu buddhikṣayāt kiñcid atikrāmet prayojanam ||
One should use discernment to foresee what lies ahead and to reflect on the task that is yet to be done. Likewise, even when a duty stands immediately before one, it should be undertaken only after thoughtful consideration. Through a lapse or weakening of judgment, one should not abandon or let slip any necessary aim or purpose.
कणिक उवाच
Educational Q&A
Use buddhi (discernment) to anticipate future needs and to evaluate present duties; do not, through impaired judgment, neglect a necessary purpose or objective.
Kaṇika is delivering counsel in a didactic, policy-oriented tone, emphasizing careful deliberation and foresight in undertaking actions—guidance typical of advisory discourse in the Adi Parva.