Shloka 6
Durgātitaraṇa—Conduct for Crossing Difficulties (दुर्गातितरणम्)
मातापित्रोश्व ये वृत्तिं वर्तन्ते धर्मकोविदा: । वर्जयन्ति दिवा स्वप्न दुर्गण्यतितरन्ति ते
bhīṣma uvāca | mātāpitror ye vṛttiṁ vartante dharmakovidāḥ | varjayanti divā svapnaṁ durgaṇy atitaranti te ||
毗湿摩说道：凡通晓达摩之人，恭敬奉事父母，且戒除白昼酣睡者，皆能越过厄运与艰难；以自律与尽责之行，得脱诸多苦患。
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Bhishma teaches that dharmic life is grounded in practical conduct: steady service to one’s parents and disciplined habits (such as avoiding daytime sleep) help a person overcome adversity and reduce suffering.
In the Shanti Parva’s instruction on righteous living, Bhishma continues advising on ethical duties and daily disciplines, highlighting filial service and personal restraint as marks of those who truly know dharma.