Shloka 6
स्त्रीभावे परिनिर्विण्णा पुंस्त्वार्थ कृतनिश्चया । भीष्मे प्रतिचिकीर्षामि नास्मि वार्येति वै पुन:,“मुझे स्त्रीके स्वरूपसे विरक्ति हो गयी है, अतः पुरुषशरीरकी प्राप्तिके लिये दृढ़ निश्चय लेकर तपस्यामें प्रवृत्त हुई हूँ। भीष्मसे अवश्य बदला लेना चाहती हूँ, अतः आपलोग मुझे रोकें नहीं!
strībhāve parinirviṇṇā puṁstvārthaṁ kṛtaniścayā | bhīṣme praticikīrṣāmi nāsmi vāryeti vai punaḥ ||
“Disgusted with the condition of womanhood, I have resolved firmly to obtain manhood and have therefore undertaken austerities. I am determined to exact vengeance upon Bhīṣma; do not try to restrain me—indeed, I am not to be held back.”
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical force of resolve (niścaya) and the transformative power of tapas, while also exposing the peril of vengeance: a single injury can harden into a life-defining vow that drives the larger currents of war and destiny.
A figure associated with Amba’s grievance declares intense disillusionment with womanhood, undertakes austerities to attain male status, and insists on pursuing retaliation against Bhishma, refusing any attempt by others to dissuade or restrain this course.