Shloka 7
Nārada’s Darśana of Viśvarūpa Nārāyaṇa and the Caturmūrti Doctrine (नारदस्य नारायणदर्शनं चतुर्मूर्तिविचारश्च)
गां चैव समनुज्ञाय राजानमनुमान्य च । पर्यपृच्छन्महातेजा राज्ञ: कुशलमव्ययम्
gāṁ caiva samanujñāya rājānam anumānya ca | paryapṛcchan mahātejā rājñaḥ kuśalam avyayam ||
भीष्म ने कहा—गौ-दान के विषय में विधिवत् अनुमति लेकर और राजा का यथोचित सत्कार करके, महातेजस्वी मुनि ने धर्म और राजमर्यादा के अनुरूप राजा के अव्यय कुशल-समाचार की पूछताछ की।
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharmic social conduct: after receiving a gift (especially a sacred gift like a cow), one should respond with respect and proper leave-taking, and then inquire about the other’s lasting welfare—showing gratitude, humility, and concern for well-being.
A radiant sage, after accepting the cow-gift and honoring the king, formally concludes the exchange and asks the king about his enduring welfare, reflecting the courteous norms of sage–king interactions.