Shloka 32
कपोती-विलापः स्वर्गसंयोगश्च
The Dove’s Lament and Celestial Reunion
कृतबुद्धि्द्रूमे तस्मिन् वस्तुं तां रजनी ततः । साञ्जलि: प्रणतिं कृत्वा वाक्यमाह वनस्पतिम्
kṛtabuddhidrūme tasmin vastuṃ tāṃ rajanī tataḥ | sāñjaliḥ praṇatiṃ kṛtvā vākyam āha vanaspatim ||
Pagkaraan, nang magpasya siyang doon magpalipas ng gabing iyon, lumapit siya sa punong iyon—na inilarawang “punong may matatag na pag-unawa.” Magkapatong ang mga palad sa paggalang at matapos yumukod, nagsalita siya sa panginoon ng kagubatan sa magalang na pananalita.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharmic etiquette: even when seeking simple shelter, one approaches with humility, reverence, and restrained speech—treating nature (here, a tree) as worthy of respect rather than as a mere object for use.
A female figure (implied by the grammar) decides to spend the night at a particular tree described as steadfast/wise. She joins her palms, bows, and then speaks to the tree, as if requesting permission or offering respectful address before taking shelter.