Shloka 32
कपोती-विलापः स्वर्गसंयोगश्च
The Dove’s Lament and Celestial Reunion
कृतबुद्धि्द्रूमे तस्मिन् वस्तुं तां रजनी ततः । साञ्जलि: प्रणतिं कृत्वा वाक्यमाह वनस्पतिम्
kṛtabuddhidrūme tasmin vastuṃ tāṃ rajanī tataḥ | sāñjaliḥ praṇatiṃ kṛtvā vākyam āha vanaspatim ||
Entonces, resuelta a pasar allí aquella noche, se acercó a ese árbol—descrito como un «árbol de entendimiento firme». Con las manos juntas en reverencia y tras inclinarse, se dirigió al señor del bosque con palabras respetuosas.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharmic etiquette: even when seeking simple shelter, one approaches with humility, reverence, and restrained speech—treating nature (here, a tree) as worthy of respect rather than as a mere object for use.
A female figure (implied by the grammar) decides to spend the night at a particular tree described as steadfast/wise. She joins her palms, bows, and then speaks to the tree, as if requesting permission or offering respectful address before taking shelter.