Shloka 6
Adhyāya 270 — Yudhiṣṭhira’s inquiry on saṃnyāsa; Bhīṣma on calculable time, tamas, and karma
Vṛtra–Uśanā exemplum begins
सो<5थ सौम्येन मनसा देवानुचरमन्तिके । प्रत्यपश्यज्जलथरं कुण्डधारमवस्थितम्
so ’tha saumyena manasā devānucaram antike | pratyapaśyaj jalatharaṁ kuṇḍadhāram avasthitam ||
پھر وہ نرم و شانت دل کے ساتھ قریب ہی کھڑے ایک دیو-انُچر کو دیکھنے لگا—آب دان لیے کُنڈھار وہاں آمادہ کھڑا تھا۔
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical value of saumyatā—gentle, composed mental disposition. Such inner steadiness supports dharmic action and is portrayed as drawing appropriate assistance at the right moment.
Bhīṣma describes that the person in the episode, having become calm-minded, notices a divine attendant nearby who is standing ready with a water-vessel (a pot-bearer), suggesting preparedness for a rite or service.