Mahabharata Shanti Parva – शरुत्वा तु वचनं भीष्मॊ वासुदेवस्य धीमतः

Shloka (श्लोक)

[वैषम्पायन]शरुत्वा तु वचनं भीष्मॊ वासुदेवस्य धीमतः
किं चिद उन्नाम्य वदनं पराञ्जलिर वाक्यम अब्रवीत

⚡ Quick Meaning

This shloka relates to Bhishma’s acknowledgment of Krishna’s wise words embedded in a reverential gesture.

Translations

English Translation

This verse describes how Bhishma, after listening to the profound words of Krishna, raised his face in respect and expressed his thoughts with humility.

हिंदी अनुवाद

यह श्लोक बताता है कि भीष्म, कृष्ण की गहन बातों को सुनकर, सम्मान में अपना चेहरा उठाते हैं और विनम्रता से अपने विचार व्यक्त करते हैं।

Commentary

Context

This verse appears in Shanti Parva, contextualizing the gravity of wisdom shared between Bhishma and Krishna.

Meaning

It emphasizes the importance of listening to wise counsel and approaching discussions with humility and respect.

Application

This encourages valuing wisdom and showing respect to knowledgeable individuals in discussions.