Shloka 70
अध्याय ५६ — च्यवन–कुशिकसंवादः
Cyavana–Kuśika Dialogue on Lineage, Conflict, and Transmission
अथाप्यृषिर्भुगुकुलकीर्तिवर्धन- स्तपोधनो वनमभिराममृद्धिमत् । मनीषया बहुविधरत्नभूषितं ससर्ज यन्न पुरि शतक्रतोरपि
athāpy ṛṣir bhṛgukulakīrtivardhanas tapodhano vanam abhirāmam ṛddhimat | manīṣayā bahuvidharatnabhūṣitaṃ sasarja yan na puri śatakrator api ||
Wika ni Bhishma: “Bukod pa rito, ang pantas—tagapagpalago ng dangal ng angkan ng Bhṛgu, mayaman sa kapangyarihan ng pag-aayuno at pagninilay—sa lakas ng kanyang panata ay lumikha ng isang kagubatang kaiga-igaya at masagana, pinalamutian ng sari-saring kislap ng mga hiyas. Ang gayong kaakit-akit na gubat ay wala kahit sa lungsod ni Śatakratu (Indra).”
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical and spiritual idea that tapas (disciplined austerity) and focused resolve can generate extraordinary results—so great that even divine opulence (Indra’s city) is surpassed. True ‘wealth’ is presented as inner power and merit rather than mere celestial luxury.
Bhishma describes a renowned sage of the Bhṛgu line (understood as Chyavana) who, through his ascetic potency and mental resolve, creates a beautiful, jewel-adorned, prosperous forest—so enchanting that it outshines even Indra’s own city.