Shloka 29
Śānti Parva, Adhyāya 52 — Bhīṣma’s Humility Before Kṛṣṇa and the Granting of Boons
ततस्ते धर्मनिरता: सम्यक् तैरभिपूजिता: । श्वः समेष्याम इत्युक्त्वा यथेष्टं त्वरिता ययु:,उनके द्वारा भलीभाँति पूजित हुए वे धर्मपरायण महर्षि, 'हमलोग फिर कल सबेरे यहाँ आयाँगे” ऐसा कहकर तुरंत ही अपने-अपने अभीष्ट स्थानको चले गये
tataste dharmaniratāḥ samyak tair abhipūjitāḥ | śvaḥ sameṣyāma ity uktvā yatheṣṭaṃ tvaritā yayuḥ ||
Then those sages, steadfast in dharma and duly honored by them, said, “We shall come again here tomorrow morning,” and, without delay, departed each to his chosen abode.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Dharma is expressed not only in lofty doctrine but also in conduct: honoring the righteous appropriately, speaking truthfully about one’s intentions, and maintaining disciplined, timely action after receiving due respect.
After being properly received and honored, the dharma-minded sages announce that they will return the next morning and then promptly depart, each going to his preferred place of rest or abode.