Mahabharata — Anushasana Parva, Shloka 1203
मानसतीर्थ-शौचप्रशंसा | Praise of the ‘Mental Tīrtha’ and the Marks of Purity
सर्वकामगमे दिव्ये कल्पायुतशतं समा: । वह भोगसे सम्पन्न हो अपने तेजसे निर्मल सूर्यकी भाँति प्रकाशित होता है और सुन्दर कान्तिवाली
sarvakāmagame divye kalpāyutaśataṃ samāḥ |
Wika ni Bhishma: Sa banal na vimana na nagbibigay-kaganapan sa bawat pagnanasa, ang lalaking may kabutihan—nagniningning na parang dalisay na araw sa lakas ng sarili niyang espirituwal na liwanag—ay inaaliw sa napakahahabang panahon. Mga maseselang dalagang makalangit, kumikislap na parang araw at pinalamutian ng banal na kasuotan at alahas, ang nagbibigay sa kanya ng kaaya-ayang ligaya sa loob ng daan-daang libong kalpa. Ipinapakita ng talatang ito na ang kaligayahan sa langit ay bunga ng naipong merito, hindi ang huling layon ng dharma.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse presents a karmic-ethical principle: extraordinary pleasures and honors in heavenly realms arise as results of puṇya (merit) and tejas (spiritual radiance). Enjoyment is depicted as a consequence of righteous conduct, not as an independent goal.
Bhishma describes a virtuous man ascending to a divine vimāna that fulfills all desires. Shining celestial maidens, adorned with divine attire and ornaments, entertain him for immense cosmic durations measured in kalpas.