Shloka 34
एतत् सम्प्राप्य हृष्टात्मा दस्यो: सर्व द्विजस्तथा । तस्मिन् गृहवरे राजंस्तया रेमे स गौतम:,राजन! दस्युसे ये सारी वस्तुएँ पाकर ब्राह्मण मन-ही-मन बड़ा प्रसन्न हुआ; और उस सुन्दर गृहमें दासीके साथ आनन्दपूर्वक रहने लगा
etat samprāpya hṛṣṭātmā dasyoḥ sarvaṃ dvijas tathā | tasmin gṛhavare rājan tayā reme sa gautamaḥ ||
O King, having obtained all those things from the dāsyu, the brahmin became inwardly delighted. And in that excellent house, Gautama lived in enjoyment together with her.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how easily a person—even one identified as a dvija (brāhmaṇa)—can become inwardly pleased and settle into enjoyment when material comforts and sensual companionship are obtained. In Śānti Parva’s ethical frame, it serves as a caution about attachment (rāga) and the moral vigilance required to uphold dharma amid temptation.
Bhīṣma narrates that the brāhmaṇa Gautama receives all the desired items from a servant-woman and becomes pleased. He then resides in a fine house and lives in enjoyment with her, indicating a shift from restraint to comfort and pleasure.