Shloka 16
Vipulopākhyāna—Ruci-rakṣā and Śakra’s Māyā (विपुलोपाख्यानम्—रुचिरक्षणं शक्रमाया च)
लोकयात्रा च द्रष्टव्या धर्मशक्षात्महितानि च । एवं नरो वर्तमान: शाश्षतीर्वर्धती समा:
lokayātrā ca draṣṭavyā dharmaś ca ātmāhitāni ca | evaṁ naro vartamānaḥ śāśvatīr vardhatī samāḥ ||
ビーシュマは言った。「世の営みが実際にいかに動いているか—人々がいかに生き、いかに事を運ぶか—を見定め、またダルマと、己の真の福利へ至る手立てを省みよ。かく生きる者は、時の流れとともに、永続する繁栄と安寧へと着実に伸びてゆく。」
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Balance practical awareness of worldly dealings (lokayātrā) with reflection on dharma and one’s genuine welfare; such integrated living leads to sustained growth and well-being.
In the Anushasana Parva’s instructional discourse, Bhishma continues advising on right conduct, emphasizing that ethical life must be joined with clear-eyed understanding of society and thoughtful pursuit of true personal good.