गुरुमाराधयेद् भक्त्या
विद्याविनयसाधनम् । रामाय प्रददौ तुष्टो विश्वामित्रोऽस्त्रमण्डलम् ॥ ६७ ॥
gurum ārādhayed bhaktyā vidyā-vinaya-sādhanam |
rāmāya pradadau tuṣṭo viśvāmitro ’stramaṇḍalam || 67 ||
Translation
One should worship and serve the teacher with devotion,
for the teacher is the source of knowledge and humility. Pleased with Rāma’s
devotion, Sage Viśvāmitra gave him a collection of powerful celestial weapons.
Explanation
Knowledge does not arise merely from books; it blossoms
through reverence toward the guru. True education includes both **vidyā**
(learning) and **vinaya** (humility). When a student approaches the teacher
with faith, discipline, and sincerity, the teacher naturally opens the treasure
of wisdom.
In the life of **Rama**, his obedience and devotion
deeply pleased Sage **Vishvamitra**. As a result, the sage entrusted him with
divine weapons (astra-maṇḍala). The message is clear:
**devotion to the teacher brings both knowledge
वसु देयं स्वयं दद्याद् बलाद् यद्
दापयेत् परः । दुपदोऽपह्नवी राज्यं द्रोणेनाक्रम्य दापितः ॥ ६८ ॥
vasu deyaṁ svayaṁ dadyād balād yad dāpayet paraḥ |
drupado ’pahnavī rājyaṁ droṇenākramya dāpitaḥ || 68 ||
Translation
What one has promised to give should be given voluntarily.
It should not be given only when forced by another. King Drupada denied his
promise regarding the kingdom, and therefore Drona attacked him and compelled
him to give it.
Explanation
Generosity and integrity require that promises be
fulfilled willingly. If we delay or refuse what we have pledged, we lose honor.
A gift given under pressure is not noble—it is the result of compulsion.
King **Drupada** had once promised to share his kingdom
with his friend **Drona**. But after becoming king, he denied that promise.
Consequently, Drona sent his disciple **Arjuna** to defeat Drupada and seize
the promised share by force.
साधयेद्धर्मकामार्थान् परस्परमबाधकान्
। त्रिवर्गसाधना भूपा बभूवुः सगरादयः ॥ ६९ ॥
sādhayed dharma-kāmārthān parasparam abādhakān |
trivarga-sādhanā bhūpā babhūvuḥ sagarādayaḥ || 69 ||
Translation
One should pursue dharma (righteousness), artha (wealth),
and kāma (desire) in such a way that they do not obstruct one another. Ancient kings like Sagara practiced this
balanced pursuit of the three goals of life.
Explanation
Human life aims at three primary goals—**Dharma (moral
duty), Artha (material prosperity), and Kāma (legitimate desires)**—together
called *Trivarga*. However, these must remain in harmony. Wealth should not
destroy righteousness. Desire should not corrupt moral duty.
Ancient kings such as **Sagara** maintained this balance wisely.
Their greatness lay not merely in power, but in disciplined living.
The teaching is profound:
✔ Earn wealth ethically.
✔ Enjoy life responsibly.
✔ Never abandon righteousness.
Overall Ethical Insight
These three verses teach three essential disciplines:
1. **Reverence to the Guru** – Source of knowledge and
power.
2. **Integrity in Promise** – Give willingly, not under
pressure.
3. **Balanced Living (Trivarga)** – Harmonize duty,
wealth, and desire.
Together, they form a practical code of righteous living for students, leaders, and householders alike.
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