Shloka 24
Devaśarmā–Vipula Dialogue on Ahorātra–Ṛtu as Moral Witnesses (अनुशासन पर्व, अध्याय ४३)
भीष्म उवाच इत्युक्तो विपुलस्तेन तपस्वी नियतेन्द्रिय:
bhīṣma uvāca | ity ukto vipulas tena tapasvī niyatendriyaḥ |
Sinabi ni Bhishma: Nang masabihan siya nang gayon, si Vipula—isang asetang may disiplina sa mga pandama—ay tumanggap sa tagubilin at sumagot, “Gayon nga.” Taglay ang ningning na tulad ng apoy at araw, matatag sa mahigpit na pag-aayuno at pagninilay, at tapat sa dharma at katotohanan, sinunod niya ang utos ng kanyang guro. Pagkaraan, nang paalis na ang guro, muling nagtanong si Vipula sa ganitong paraan.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical ideal of disciplined self-control (niyatendriya), truthfulness, and readiness to follow a teacher’s rightful instruction, while also valuing thoughtful inquiry—Vipula obeys, yet seeks clarification at the proper moment.
Bhishma describes Vipula being instructed by his teacher; Vipula accepts the command. As the teacher prepares to leave, Vipula asks another question, indicating the continuation of a guru-disciple dialogue.