Shloka 32
कपोती-विलापः स्वर्गसंयोगश्च
The Dove’s Lament and Celestial Reunion
कृतबुद्धि्द्रूमे तस्मिन् वस्तुं तां रजनी ततः । साञ्जलि: प्रणतिं कृत्वा वाक्यमाह वनस्पतिम्
kṛtabuddhidrūme tasmin vastuṃ tāṃ rajanī tataḥ | sāñjaliḥ praṇatiṃ kṛtvā vākyam āha vanaspatim ||
Then, intending to spend that night there, she approached that tree—described as a ‘tree of steadfast understanding.’ With hands joined in reverence and after bowing, she addressed the lord of the forest with respectful words, framing her request within humility and proper conduct.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharmic etiquette: even when seeking simple shelter, one approaches with humility, reverence, and restrained speech—treating nature (here, a tree) as worthy of respect rather than as a mere object for use.
A female figure (implied by the grammar) decides to spend the night at a particular tree described as steadfast/wise. She joins her palms, bows, and then speaks to the tree, as if requesting permission or offering respectful address before taking shelter.