Shloka 29
Parāśara’s Counsel on बुद्धि (Discernment), Karma-Consequences, and Avoidance of Pāpānubandha Actions
ततोडड्रिर:सुतः श्रीमांस्ते चैव सुमहर्षय: । दृष्टवा वृत्रस्य विक्रान्तमुपागम्य महेश्वरम्
tato 'drirāḥ sutaḥ śrīmāṁs te caiva sumaharṣayaḥ | dṛṣṭvā vṛtrasya vikrāntam upāgamya maheśvaram ||
Kemudian putra Sang Gunung yang termasyhur, bersama para maharsi itu, setelah menyaksikan kedahsyatan Vṛtra, mendekati Maheśvara (Śiva).
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
When confronted by extraordinary power and danger, the epic models humility and discernment: the wise do not rely solely on force but seek higher guidance and refuge in the divine (Maheśvara), aiming to re-establish dharma and stability.
After observing Vṛtra’s formidable prowess, an illustrious mountain-born figure and a group of great sages go to Maheśvara (Śiva), implying a turn toward divine intervention or counsel in response to Vṛtra’s strength.