Shloka 33
Bhīṣma’s Dream-Counsel and the Prasvāpa Astra (भीष्मस्वप्नदर्शनम् / प्रस्वापास्त्रोपदेशः)
ते मां सप्रणयं वाक्यमत्रुवन् समरे स्थितम् । प्रैहि रामं महाबाहो गुरुं लोकहितं कुरु
te māṃ sapraṇayaṃ vākyam atruvan samare sthitam | praihi rāmaṃ mahābāho guruṃ lokahitaṃ kuru ||
Wika ni Bhīṣma: Habang matatag akong nakatindig sa larangan ng digmaan, kinausap nila ako nang may pag-ibig at paggalang: “O makapangyarihang bisig, lumapit ka kay Rāma (Paraśurāma), ang iyong guro, at kumilos para sa kapakanan ng daigdig.” Ipinapakita ng payong ito na ang pagsubok ng mandirigma ay hindi lamang laban ng lakas, kundi pasyang dharmiko—humingi ng patnubay sa guru upang ang kahihinatnan ay maglingkod sa higit na kabutihan kaysa sa pansariling tagumpay.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even amid conflict, one should act with a view to lokahita (the welfare of all) and, when dharma is complex, seek guidance from a legitimate guru rather than relying only on personal power or pride.
Bhīṣma recounts that, while he was positioned in battle, others addressed him affectionately and urged him to go to his teacher Paraśurāma (Rāma) and take steps aimed at the good of the world.