Shloka 25
Adhyāya 57: Tapas–Dāna Phala
On the Fruits of Austerity and Giving
विस्मयं परम॑ प्राप्तस्तद् दृष्टया महदद्भुतम् । ततः प्रोवाच कुशिको भार्या हर्षसमन्वित:,वहाँ पहलेके ही समान कुश और बाँबीकी अधिकता हो गयी। तत्पश्चात् पत्नीसहित राजा कुशिक ऋषिका वह महान् अद्भुत प्रभाव देखकर उनके उस कार्यसे बड़े विस्मयको प्राप्त हुए। इसके बाद हर्षमग्न हुए कुशिकने अपनी पत्नीसे कहा--
vismayaṁ paramaṁ prāptas tad dṛṣṭvā mahad adbhutam | tataḥ provāca kuśiko bhāryāṁ harṣa-samanvitaḥ ||
Bhishma said: “Seeing that great and wondrous marvel, Kushika was filled with the highest astonishment. Then, delighted at heart, King Kushika spoke to his wife—moved by what he had just witnessed.”
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights a dharmic psychological moment: witnessing an extraordinary deed or power produces profound wonder and joy, which then turns into purposeful speech. In ethical terms, awe becomes a catalyst for right intention and a considered response rather than rash action.
After observing a great marvel, Kushika is overwhelmed with astonishment. Filled with happiness, he then addresses his wife, indicating a transition from witnessing an event to discussing its meaning and the next course of action.