Shloka 51
Babhruvāhana’s Lament and Appeal for Expiation (प्रायश्चित्त-याचना)
इत्युक्तः स्थापयामास तस्योरसि मर्णिं तदा । पार्थस्यामिततेजा: स पितु: स्नेहादपापकृत्,उलूपीके ऐसा कहनेपर निष्पाप कर्म करनेवाले अमित तेजस्वी बभ्रुवाहनने अपने पिता पार्थकी छातीपर स्नेहपूर्वक वह मणि रख दी
iti uktaḥ sthāpayāmāsa tasyorasi maṇiṁ tadā | pārthasyāmitatejāḥ sa pituḥ snehād apāpakṛt ||
Vaiśaṃpāyana said: Thus addressed, the sinless and mighty Babhruvāhana, out of affection for his father Pārtha, then placed that jewel upon his chest.
वैशमग्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Affection guided by dharma expresses itself through timely, compassionate action: the son’s reverent care for his father becomes the means of restoration, emphasizing blameless intent and duty-bound love.
After being instructed, Babhruvāhana places a powerful jewel upon Arjuna’s chest, an act performed lovingly and without wrongdoing, marking a decisive step toward Arjuna’s recovery in the episode.