Shloka 18
Parāśara’s Counsel on बुद्धि (Discernment), Karma-Consequences, and Avoidance of Pāpānubandha Actions
ततोअनन््तरिक्षमावृत्य वृत्रो धर्मभूतां वर: । अश्मवर्षेण देवेन्द्र समाकिरदतिद्रुतम्,तब धर्मात्माओंमें श्रेष्ठ वृत्रासुरने आकाशको घेरकर बड़ी उतावलीके साथ देवराज इन्द्रपर पत्थरोंकी वर्षा आरम्भ कर दी
tato 'nantaram ākāśam āvṛtya vṛtro dharmabhūtāṁ varaḥ | aśmavarṣeṇa devendra samākirad atidrutam ||
Pagkaraan, tinakpan ni Vṛtra—ang pinakadakila sa mga matuwid—ang kalangitan at dali-daling pinagbuhusan si Indra, panginoon ng mga diyos, ng ulang-bato. Ipinakikita ng tagpong ito na maging ang kaaway na inilalarawang dharmic ay maaaring kumilos nang mabagsik at matatag sa digmaan, na lalo pang nagpapatingkad sa tensiyong moral sa pagitan ng katuwiran at marahas na paraan.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical complexity that a figure described as dharmic (dharmabhūta) may still engage in violent action within a conflict; it invites reflection on how righteousness, intention, and conduct can diverge under the pressures of war.
Vṛtra envelops the sky and rapidly pelts Indra with a barrage of stones, escalating the battle and portraying Vṛtra’s formidable power and urgency.