Shloka 35
Yajña-bhāga-vyavasthā and the Pravṛtti–Nivṛtti Framework (यज्ञभागव्यवस्था तथा प्रवृत्तिनिवृत्तिधर्मविवेचनम्)
वेदेषु निष्ठां सम्प्राप्प साड्गेष्वपि तपस्विन: । अथोचुस्ते तदा व्यासं शिष्या: प्राज्जलयो गुरुम्,तदनन्तर किसी समय वेदाध्ययनसे सम्पन्न, शान्तचित्त, जितेन्द्रिय, सांगवेदमें पारंगत और तपस्वी शिष्यगण गुरुवर व्यासजीको चारों ओरसे घेरकर बैठ गये और उनसे हाथ जोड़कर इस प्रकार बोले
vedeu ni63h01 43 sampr01pya s01 45ge 63v api tapasvina 25 | athocus te tad01 vy01sa 43 bi 63y01 25 pr01 f1jalayo gurum ||
Bhishma said: Firmly established in the Vedas and accomplished in the auxiliary disciplines as well, those ascetic disciples then approached Vyasa. With minds made tranquil and senses restrained, they gathered around their teacher and, with joined palms, addressed him—seeking guidance grounded in sacred learning and disciplined conduct.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical posture of true learning: mastery of scripture and its auxiliaries should culminate in self-control, calmness, and reverent inquiry. Knowledge is presented as inseparable from discipline and humility before the teacher.
Bhishma narrates that Vyasa's ascetic, well-trained disciples—firmly grounded in Vedic study and Vedangas—assemble around their guru and respectfully address him with folded hands, preparing to ask questions or receive instruction.