Srimad Bhagavatam — Navama Skandha, Shloka 14
Rantideva’s Supreme Charity and the Hastī Lineage
Hastināpura and Pañcāla Origins
इति प्रभाष्य पानीयं म्रियमाण: पिपासया । पुल्कसायाददाद्धीरो निसर्गकरुणो नृप: ॥ १४ ॥
iti prabhāṣya pānīyaṁ mriyamāṇaḥ pipāsayā pulkasāyādadād dhīro nisarga-karuṇo nṛpaḥ
ក្រោយពោលដូច្នេះ ព្រះបាទរន្តិទេវ ដែលមានចិត្តធ្ងន់ធ្ងរ និងមេត្តាករុណាតាមធម្មជាតិ ទោះជិតស្លាប់ដោយស្រេកទឹក ក៏មិនស្ទាក់ស្ទើរទេ ហើយបានប្រគល់ទឹកភាគរបស់ព្រះองค์ឲ្យពុល្កស (ចណ្ឌាល)។
FAQs
This verse praises a king who, even while dying of thirst, gives his own water to an outcaste—showing that true dharma includes natural mercy beyond social distinctions.
Because he was dhīra (steadfast) and nisarga-karuṇa (innately compassionate), choosing mercy and righteousness over bodily survival.
Practice selfless help—share resources, time, or care with those in need, even when it is inconvenient—cultivating compassion as a daily spiritual discipline.