Shloka 18
योग–सांख्यसमन्वयः, रथोपमा, व्यक्त–अव्यक्तविवेकः
Yoga–Sāṃkhya Synthesis, Chariot Allegory, and the Vyakta–Avyakta Distinction
चक्रे चानुपमां पूजां तस्याश्वापि स सर्ववित् । देवराज: श्रियं राजन् वाक््यं चेदमुवाच ह
cakre cānupamāṃ pūjāṃ tasyāśv api sa sarvavit | devarājaḥ śriyaṃ rājan vākyam cedam uvāca ha ||
ビーシュマは言った。「万事に通暁する神々の王（インドラ）は、彼女に比類なき供養を捧げた。ついで、王よ、シュリー（ラクシュミー）にこの言葉を告げた。」
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even the highest authority among gods models dharmic humility: true greatness expresses itself through reverent surrender and honoring the source of auspiciousness (Śrī/Lakṣmī), implying that prosperity is to be approached with devotion and right conduct rather than pride.
Nārada proceeds ahead and Indra follows with folded hands toward the Goddess; Indra offers himself and performs an unparalleled worship, after which he begins to speak to Śrī/Lakṣmī.