Shloka 6
Durgātitaraṇa—Conduct for Crossing Difficulties (दुर्गातितरणम्)
मातापित्रोश्व ये वृत्तिं वर्तन्ते धर्मकोविदा: । वर्जयन्ति दिवा स्वप्न दुर्गण्यतितरन्ति ते,जो धर्मज्ञ पुरुष सदा माता-पिताकी सेवामें लगे रहते हैं और दिनमें कभी सोते नहीं हैं, वे सभी दु:खोंसे छूट जाते हैं
bhīṣma uvāca | mātāpitror ye vṛttiṁ vartante dharmakovidāḥ | varjayanti divā svapnaṁ durgaṇy atitaranti te ||
Wika ni Bhishma: Yaong mga bihasa sa dharma na namumuhay sa tapat na paglilingkod sa kanilang ina at ama, at umiiwas sa pagtulog sa araw, ay nakakatawid lampas sa kamalasan at paghihirap; sa pamamagitan ng disiplinado at masunuring pamumuhay, nalalaya sila sa maraming anyo ng pagdurusa.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Bhishma teaches that dharmic life is grounded in practical conduct: steady service to one’s parents and disciplined habits (such as avoiding daytime sleep) help a person overcome adversity and reduce suffering.
In the Shanti Parva’s instruction on righteous living, Bhishma continues advising on ethical duties and daily disciplines, highlighting filial service and personal restraint as marks of those who truly know dharma.