Shloka 34
Yajña-bhāga-vyavasthā and the Pravṛtti–Nivṛtti Framework (यज्ञभागव्यवस्था तथा प्रवृत्तिनिवृत्तिधर्मविवेचनम्)
ततः कदाचिच्छिष्यास्तं परिवार्यावतस्थिरे । वेदाध्ययनसम्पन्ना: शान्तात्मानो जितेन्द्रिया:
tataḥ kadācic chiṣyās taṃ parivāryāvatasthire | vedādhyayana-sampannāḥ śāntātmāno jitendriyāḥ ||
ततः कदाचिच्छिष्यास्तं परिवार्यावतस्थिरे । वेदाध्ययनसम्पन्नाः शान्तात्मानो जितेन्द्रियाः ॥
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical prerequisites for receiving higher instruction: Vedic learning joined with inner peace (śāntātmā) and mastery over the senses (jitendriya). It presents knowledge as inseparable from discipline and humility in the guru–śiṣya setting.
A group of well-trained, self-controlled disciples gather around their teacher and remain in respectful attendance, preparing to ask questions or receive instruction. The moment sets the stage for a didactic exchange in the Śānti Parva.