Shloka 73
अम्बा–राम–भीष्म संवादः
Amba–Rama–Bhishma Dialogue on Vow and Refuge
ततः कृतस्वस्त्ययनो मात्रा च प्रतिनन्दित: । द्विजातीन् वाच्य पुण्याहं स्वस्ति चैव महाद्युते
tataḥ kṛtasvastyayano mātrā ca pratinanditaḥ | dvijātīn vācya puṇyāhaṃ svasti caiva mahādyute, yattuṃ sūtena śiṣṭena bahuśo dṛṣṭakarmaṇā |
Bhīṣma dit : «Alors, les rites de bon augure ayant été accomplis comme il se doit, et ma mère m’ayant donné ses bénédictions et ses félicitations, je fis prononcer par les brahmanes les formules sacrées de “puṇyāha” et de “svasti”. Ô toi qui rayonnes, je partis ensuite, conduit par un cocher parfaitement entraîné—cultivé et discipliné—dont l’habileté au combat avait été maintes fois éprouvée.»
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Before undertaking a consequential action, one should seek auspicious alignment through proper rites, blessings from elders, and the counsel/service of proven, disciplined professionals—linking personal resolve with dharmic order and social responsibility.
Bhishma describes his formal departure: auspicious ceremonies are performed, Satyavati blesses him, Brahmins recite puṇyāha and svasti benedictions, and he proceeds with a well-trained, experienced charioteer.