Shloka 113
Adhyāya 174: Karma as an inescapable companion (कर्मानुगमन-उपदेश)
सखायं मे सुदयितं गौतमं जीवयेत्युत । तदनन्तर राजधर्मा बकने इन्द्रको प्रणाम करके कहा--'सुरेश्वर! यदि आपकी मुझपर कृपा है तो मेरे प्रिय मित्र गौतमको भी जीवित कर दीजिये”
sakhāyaṃ me sudayitaṃ gautamaṃ jīvayety uta |
Bhishma dijo: «Si os dignáis concederme este don, que mi amadísimo amigo Gautama sea también devuelto a la vida». La súplica pone de relieve la lealtad y la gratitud: el suplicante no busca provecho sólo para sí, sino que pide que la compasión alcance a un compañero entrañable.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
A dharmic person extends requested grace beyond self-interest: true gratitude and righteousness include concern for companions and dependents, asking that mercy be shared rather than hoarded.
In Bhishma’s narration, a petitioner—having received or expecting a boon—bows and asks that his beloved friend Gautama also be brought back to life, showing loyalty and compassionate intent.