Shloka 52
अध्याय ५६ — च्यवन–कुशिकसंवादः
Cyavana–Kuśika Dialogue on Lineage, Conflict, and Transmission
इस प्रकार श्रीमहाभारत अनुशासनपववके अन्तर्गत दानधर्मपर्वमें च्यवन और कुशिकका संवादविषयक बावनवाँ अध्याय पूरा हुआ
snigdha-gambhīrayā vācā bhārgavaḥ suprasannayā | dadāni vāṃ varaśreṣṭhaṃ taṃ brūtām iti bhārata ||
Então Bhārgava Cyavana, com voz profunda, suavizada pelo afeto e iluminada pela satisfação, disse: “Ó Bhārata! Desejo conceder a vós dois o mais excelente dos dons. Dizei-me—que devo dar?”
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the dharmic spirit of dāna: a worthy giver offers with affection and clarity, and the recipients are invited to state their need openly so the gift may be truly beneficial and appropriate.
After the exchange concerning Cyavana (in the Cyavana–Kuśika dialogue context), Cyavana—pleased—addresses the two recipients and invites them to name the best boon they desire, setting up the next development of the story.