Shloka 35
Cyavana Explains His Tests; Kuśika Seeks Brāhmaṇya for His Line (च्यवन–कुशिक संवादः)
स तु राजा निराहार: सभार्य: कुरुनन्दन | पर्युपासत त॑ हृष्टक्ष्यवनाराधने रत:
sa tu rājā nirāhāraḥ sabhāryaḥ kurunandana | paryupāsata taṁ hṛṣṭaḥ kṣyavanārādhane rataḥ ||
Bhīṣma berkata: Raja itu, berpuasa dan ditemani permaisurinya, dengan gembira melayani baginda, sepenuhnya tekun dalam pemujaan dan khidmat kepada Cyavana.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Dharma is strengthened through self-discipline (fasting) and humble, joyful service to the worthy—especially sages—showing that reverence and restraint are ethical practices for rulers and householders alike.
Bhīṣma narrates that a king, together with his wife, undertakes a fast and respectfully attends upon the sage Cyavana, remaining intent on his worship/propitiation.