Shloka 7
Gratitude, Discernment, and the Escalation of Power (Śvā–Dvipī–Vyāghra–Nāga–Siṃha–Śarabha Itihāsa)
ते सुखप्रश्नदा: सर्वे भवन्ति क्षतजाशना: । तस्यर्षे: शिष्यवच्चैव न्यग्भूता: प्रियकारिण:
te sukhapraśnadāḥ sarve bhavanti kṣatajāśanāḥ | tasyarṣeḥ śiṣyavac caiva nyagbhūtāḥ priyakāriṇaḥ ||
Wika ni Bhishma: “Silang lahat—bagaman nabubuhay sa pagkain ng laman at mga nilalang ng karahasan—sa kanyang harapan ay naging parang mga alagad ng rishi. Nakayuko ang ulo, umupo sila sa tabi niya, nagtanong tungkol sa kanyang kalagayan at kalusugan, at palaging gumagawa ng ikalulugod niya.”
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even beings inclined to violence can be restrained and morally softened by the presence of a truly disciplined sage; reverence, humility, and concern for another’s welfare are marks of dharmic influence that can transform conduct.
Bhishma describes how flesh-eating, violent creatures nevertheless sit near a sage with bowed heads, inquire about his well-being, and behave like obedient disciples—highlighting the sage’s spiritual authority and the pacifying effect of his virtue.