Shloka 59
Pitṛ-śrāddha-haviḥ-phala-nirdeśa
Offerings for Ancestors and Their Stated Results
अबुद्धिपतितेनाथ नादेन विपुलेन सा । वित्रस्तोदभ्रान्तनयना गंगा विख्बुतलोचना,उस आकस्मिक महान् सिंहनादसे भयभीत हुई गंगाजीकी आँखें घूमने लगीं और उनके नेत्रोंस आँसू बहने लगा
abuddhipatitena atha nādena vipulena sā | vitrastodbhrāntanayanā gaṅgā vikṣubdhalocanā ||
ସେହି ଆକସ୍ମିକ, ବିପୁଳ ଗର୍ଜନରେ ଗଙ୍ଗାଦେବୀ ଭୟଭୀତ ହେଲେ। ଭୟରେ ତାଙ୍କ ଚକ୍ଷୁ ଘୁରିଗଲା, ଦୃଷ୍ଟି ବିକ୍ଷୁବ୍ଧ ହେଲା, ଏବଂ ନୟନରୁ ଅଶ୍ରୁ ଝରିପଡ଼ିଲା।
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the disruptive power of sudden, overwhelming stimuli: when fear strikes unexpectedly, even a revered figure may lose composure. Ethically, it invites reflection on steadiness of mind (dhairya) and the need to cultivate inner stability amid shocks.
A tremendous roar is heard. Ganga becomes frightened; her eyes whirl in confusion and her gaze is disturbed, with tears welling—an immediate physical portrayal of panic and alarm.