Shloka 44
धृतराष्ट्र–दुर्योधन संवादः
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भरद्वाजो5पि भगवानारुरोह दिवं तदा । तत्रैव च वसन् द्रोणस्तपस्तेपे महातपा:,कुछ दिनों बाद भगवान् भरद्वाज भी स्वर्गवासी हो गये और महातपस्वी द्रोण उसी आश्रममें रहकर तपस्या करने लगे
bharadvājo ’pi bhagavān āruroha divaṃ tadā | tatraiva ca vasan droṇas tapas tepe mahātapāḥ ||
Dijo Vaiśampāyana: Entonces el venerable sabio Bharadvāja también ascendió al cielo. Permaneciendo allí mismo, en aquel mismo eremitorio, Droṇa—gran asceta—continuó practicando austeridades. El pasaje subraya la continuidad de la disciplina espiritual a través de las generaciones: el maestro parte, pero el discípulo sostiene la vida de tapas y contención en el mismo recinto sagrado.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ideal of steadfast tapas: even after the departure of an elder (Bharadvāja), the disciple (Droṇa) maintains disciplined spiritual practice in the same sacred environment, reflecting continuity of dharma and self-restraint.
Bharadvāja passes on—described as ascending to heaven—while Droṇa remains in the hermitage and continues performing austerities, marking a transition from the father’s presence to the son’s independent ascetic life.