Shloka 3
सो5भिगम्य यथान्यायं नागायतनमर्थवित् | प्रोक्ततानहमस्मीति भो:शब्दालंकृतं वच:,अपने उद्देश्यको ठीक-ठीक समझनेवाला वह ब्राह्मण विधिपूर्वक यात्रा करके नागके घरपर जा पहुँचा। घरके द्वारपर पहुँचकर उसने “भो:' शब्दसे विभूषित वचन बोलते हुए पुकार लगायी--*कोई है? मैं यहाँ द्वारपर आया हूँ
so 'bhigamya yathānyāyaṃ nāgāyatanam arthavit | proktatān aham asmīti bhoḥ-śabdālaṅkṛtaṃ vacaḥ ||
Wika ni Bhishma: Nang malinaw niyang naunawaan ang kanyang layunin, ang marunong na lalaki ay naglakbay ayon sa nararapat at nakarating sa tahanan ng Nāga. Pagdating sa pintuan, siya’y tumawag sa magalang na pananalitang pinalamutian ng mapitagan na pagtawag na “bhoḥ,” na nagsasabing, “Narito na ako; nasa pintuan ako.”
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even when pursuing one’s goal, one should act yathā-nyāyam—according to propriety—and use respectful speech. Dharma is expressed not only in major vows but also in correct approach, courteous address, and disciplined communication.
A discerning brāhmaṇa, intent on his purpose, travels to the Nāga’s residence. Reaching the door, he announces his presence politely, using the respectful vocative “bhoḥ,” indicating a formal, non-hostile request for attention and entry.