Shloka 78
आपद्धर्मनिर्णयः — विश्वामित्र-श्वपचसंवादः
Apaddharma Determination: Dialogue of Viśvāmitra and the Śvapaca
शीघ्रमागच्छ भद्रं ते त्वं मे प्राणसम: सखा । तव प्राज्ञ प्रसादाद्धि प्राय: प्राप्स्पामि जीवितम्
śīghram āgaccha bhadraṃ te tvaṃ me prāṇasamaḥ sakhā | tava prājña prasādād dhi prāyaḥ prāpsyāmi jīvitam ||
Bhishma dijo: «Ven pronto: que el bien te acompañe. Eres para mí un amigo tan querido como mi propio aliento vital. Oh sabio, es por tu gracia que, muy probablemente, recobraré la vida (o me sostendré en ella)».
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical power of loyal friendship and compassionate assistance: in moments of crisis, timely support and the ‘prasāda’ (graceful help) of a wise ally can preserve life and enable one to continue one’s dharmic responsibilities.
Bhīṣma urgently calls for a trusted, wise companion to come at once, blessing him and affirming deep affection. He expresses that his own survival now depends largely on that person’s gracious intervention.