Shloka 25
अम्बाया रामजामदग्न्यशरणगमनम्
Ambā Seeks Refuge with Rāma Jāmadagnya
रुरोद सा शोकवती बाष्पव्याकुललोचना । प्रपेदे शरणं चैव शरण्यं भूगुनन्दनम्,उसके नेत्रोंमें आँसू भर आये। वह शोकसे आतुर होकर रोने लगी और सबको शरण देनेवाले भूगुनन्दन परशुरामजीकी शरणमें गयी
rurod sā śokavatī bāṣpa-vyākula-locanā | prapede śaraṇaṃ caiva śaraṇyaṃ bhṛgu-nandanam ||
Bhīṣma berkata: Dikuasai dukacita, dia menangis; matanya kabur dan tergoncang oleh air mata. Mencari perlindungan, dia mendekati keturunan Bhṛgu yang termasyhur—Paraśurāma—yang terkenal sebagai pelindung bagi mereka yang menyerah diri. Rangkap ini menegaskan dorongan etika: ketika ditimpa penderitaan, hendaklah seseorang mencari perlindungan dan bimbingan yang sah daripada penjaga yang diiktiraf, bukan bertindak kerana putus asa atau dendam.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
When overwhelmed by sorrow, one should seek śaraṇa (refuge) with a śaraṇya—an ethically recognized protector or authority—rather than be driven by uncontrolled emotion. The verse highlights the dharmic value of turning to rightful guardianship and counsel.
A grief-stricken woman breaks down in tears and goes to Paraśurāma (Bhṛgu’s descendant), renowned as a refuge for those in distress, seeking his protection and intervention.