Shloka 4
Ahiṃsā as Threefold Restraint (Mind–Speech–Action) and the Ethics of Consumption
भीष्म उवाच अयमायाति भगवान् बृहस्पतिरुदारधी: । पृच्छैनं सुमहाभागमेतद् गुह्मूं सनातनम्
bhīṣma uvāca: ayam āyāti bhagavān bṛhaspatir udāradhīḥ | pṛcchainaṃ su-mahābhāgam etad guhyam sanātanam ||
भीष्म उवाच— अयमायाति भगवान् बृहस्पतिरुदारधीः । पृच्छैनं सुमहाभागमेतद्गुह्यं सनातनम् ॥
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Seek dharma and subtle ethical truth from a qualified authority: Bhishma directs the listener to inquire from Brihaspati, indicating that profound, timeless teachings are best learned through respectful questioning of an accomplished teacher.
In the Anushasana Parva’s instruction-setting, Bhishma announces Brihaspati’s arrival and urges that he be questioned about an ancient, confidential doctrine, preparing the scene for authoritative guidance on a deep dharmic topic.