Shloka 203
Puruṣaikatva-vyākhyāna: The One Virāṭ Puruṣa and the Many ‘Puruṣas’
Rudra–Brahmā Saṃvāda
ऊचुः संहृष्टमनसो राजोपरिचरं तदा । 'देवताओ! हमलोगोंको एक साथ होकर उनका अतिशय प्रिय करना चाहिये।” अपनी बुद्धिके द्वारा ऐसा निश्चय करके वे सभी देवता राजा उपरिचर वसुके पास जाकर प्रसन्नचित्त हो बोले--
ūcuḥ saṁhṛṣṭamanaso rājoparicaraṁ tadā | “devatāḥ! vayam ekībhūya tasya atīva priyaṁ kartum arhāmaḥ” iti buddhyā niścitya te sarve devā rājoparicaravasoḥ samīpaṁ gatvā prasannacittā ūcuḥ ||
Wika ni Bhishma: Pagkaraan, na may pusong nag-uumapaw sa galak, nagsalita sila kay Haring Uparicara: “O mga diyos! Magkaisa tayo at gawin ang bagay na lubhang ikalulugod niya.” Matapos pagpasiyahan ito sa sarili nilang paghatol, ang lahat ng mga diyos ay nagtungo kay Haring Uparicara Vasu at, sa masayang kalooban, nagsalita sa kanya.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights ethical action through collective resolve: when beneficence is to be shown, it should be done thoughtfully (buddhyā niścitya) and in unity (ekībhūya), aiming at what is truly beneficial and pleasing rather than impulsive or divided action.
The gods, pleased and enthusiastic, decide together to do something especially pleasing for King Uparicara Vasu. After making this decision, they approach him with joyful hearts and begin to speak.