Shloka 25
Adhyāya 57: Tapas–Dāna Phala
On the Fruits of Austerity and Giving
विस्मयं परम॑ प्राप्तस्तद् दृष्टया महदद्भुतम् । ततः प्रोवाच कुशिको भार्या हर्षसमन्वित:
vismayaṁ paramaṁ prāptas tad dṛṣṭvā mahad adbhutam | tataḥ provāca kuśiko bhāryāṁ harṣa-samanvitaḥ ||
ते महान् अद्भुत दृश्य पाहून कुशिक परम विस्मयाने भरून गेला. मग हर्षाने युक्त होऊन राजा कुशिक आपल्या पत्नीशी बोलू लागला.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights a dharmic psychological moment: witnessing an extraordinary deed or power produces profound wonder and joy, which then turns into purposeful speech. In ethical terms, awe becomes a catalyst for right intention and a considered response rather than rash action.
After observing a great marvel, Kushika is overwhelmed with astonishment. Filled with happiness, he then addresses his wife, indicating a transition from witnessing an event to discussing its meaning and the next course of action.