Shloka 24
Ajagara-vrata (The ‘Python’ Discipline): Prahrāda Questions a Wandering Sage
ततो महारहैस्ते सर्वे रत्नैरभ्यर्चिता: शुभै: । ब्राह्मणा मृष्टवसना: सुप्रीता: सम ततो5भवन्
tato mahārahais te sarve ratnair abhyarcitāḥ śubhaiḥ | brāhmaṇā mṛṣṭa-vasanāḥ suprītāḥ saṃ tataḥ abhavan |
Wika ni Bhishma: “Pagkaraan nito, ang lahat ng mga Brahmana ay pinarangalan sa pamamagitan ng mga mapalad at napakamahal na hiyas. Nakasuot ng malilinis at mariringal na kasuotan, sila’y lubos na nasiyahan at pagkatapos ay nanatili sa ganap na kapanatagan.”
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharmic dāna: honoring worthy recipients (here, Brāhmaṇas) with valuable and auspicious gifts, along with respectful treatment, results in genuine satisfaction and social harmony.
Bhīṣma describes a scene where Brāhmaṇas are ceremonially honored with precious jewels and fine clothing; as a result, they become fully pleased and content.