Shloka 20
वृत्ति-सत्सङ्ग-दान-धर्म
Livelihood, Virtuous Association, and Ethics of Giving
ततस्तस्य मखं देवा: सर्वे शक्रपुरोगमा: । गमनाय समागम्य बुद्धिमापेदिरे तदा
tatastasya makhaṃ devāḥ sarve śakrapurogamāḥ | gamanāya samāgamya buddhim āpedire tadā ||
Kemudian semua dewa, dipimpin oleh Śakra (Indra), berhimpun untuk berangkat ke yajna itu; pada saat itu juga mereka bermusyawarah lalu menetapkan suatu rencana tentangnya.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in matters deemed sacred and divinely overseen, right action is preceded by saṅgati (coming together) and buddhi (deliberate decision). The verse highlights the ethical value of counsel, coordination, and intentionality in executing dharmic acts such as sacrifice.
Bhīṣma describes a moment when all the gods, with Indra at their head, gather with the intention of going to a particular sacrifice. Upon assembling, they form a plan/decision about how to proceed regarding that sacrificial event.