Shloka 926
मानसतीर्थ-शौचप्रशंसा | Praise of the ‘Mental Tīrtha’ and the Marks of Purity
विमानै: काज्चनै्ईट्यै: पृष्ठतश्नानुगम्यते । उसके पीछे-पीछे दिव्यमाला और अनुलेपन धारण करनेवाले गन्धर्वों तथा अप्सराओंसे सेवित सोनेके मनोरम विमान चलते हैं
vimānaiḥ kāñcanaiḥ iṣṭyaiḥ pṛṣṭhataś cānugamyate |
Bhīṣma berkata: Dari belakangnya, beriringanlah vimāna emas yang menawan—gemilang dan membawa tuah—diiringi para Gandharva dan Apsara yang memegang kalungan bunga ilahi serta minyak wangi dan lulur harum. Pemandangan itu menzahirkan kehormatan dan sambutan surgawi yang mengiringi insan yang besar jasanya.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores karmic and ethical consequence: steadfast dharma and accumulated merit are portrayed as yielding honor and auspicious accompaniment, symbolized by golden vimānas and celestial attendants.
Bhīṣma describes a person being ceremonially accompanied from behind by splendid golden celestial vehicles, attended by Gandharvas and Apsarases bearing garlands and perfumes—an image of heavenly reception and exalted status.