Shloka 20
दाशानां भुजवेगेन नद्या: स्रोतोजवेन च | वायुना चानुकूलेन तूर्ण पारमवाप्रुवन्,वे नाविकोंकी भुजाओं तथा नदीके प्रवाहके वेगसे अनुकूल वायुकी सहायता पाकर जल्दी ही पार उतर गये
dāśānāṃ bhujavegena nadyāḥ srotojavena ca | vāyunā cānukūlena tūrṇaṃ pāram avāpruvan ||
Vidura said: Aided by the strong strokes of the boatmen, by the swift current of the river, and by a favorable wind, they quickly reached the far shore. The passage underscores how timely cooperation—human effort aligned with natural forces—brings a safe and speedy crossing in moments of urgency.
विदुर उवाच
Educational Q&A
Effective outcomes arise when personal effort is applied vigorously and in harmony with circumstances—here, rowing skill aligns with current and favorable wind—suggesting practical wisdom: act decisively and use supportive conditions without neglecting one’s own duty.
Vidura describes a swift river crossing: the boatmen row powerfully, the river’s current carries them, and a favorable wind assists, so the travelers quickly reach the opposite bank.