Shloka 14
Yajña-bhāga-vyavasthā and the Pravṛtti–Nivṛtti Framework (यज्ञभागव्यवस्था तथा प्रवृत्तिनिवृत्तिधर्मविवेचनम्)
अनामृष्य तत: क्षेपमवैक्षत च पावकिम् | सम्प्रगृह् विशुद्धात्मा शक्ति प्रज्वलितां तदा
anāmṛśya tataḥ kṣepam avaikṣata ca pāvakīm | sampragṛhya viśuddhātmā śaktiṁ prajvalitāṁ tadā ||
Sinabi ni Bhishma: Walang pag-aatubili, tumingin siya sa sandatang naglalagablab na tila apoy. Taglay ang dalisay at matatag na diwa, kinuha niya ang śakti habang ito’y nag-aalab sa ningning—handa sa pagkilos sa pamamagitan ng disiplinadong paninindigan, hindi ng bugso ng galit.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in moments of conflict, action should arise from a purified, steady mind—marked by restraint and clarity—rather than from hesitation, fear, or uncontrolled passion.
The subject (as described by Bhishma) assesses a blazing, fire-like weapon and, with composed resolve, firmly takes up a flaming spear, preparing for the decisive act of hurling it.