12.341
Bhishma said.
O best of the Kurus, there was indeed, in Mahāpadma, the foremost city, on the southern bank of the Gaṅgā, a certain brāhmaṇa who was concentrated. (12-341-1)
He is gentle, born in the lineage of Soma, versed in the Veda, one who has traversed the path, whose doubts are dispelled, always devoted to dharma, who has conquered anger, is ever content, and has mastered his senses. (12-341-2)
He is always engaged in non-injury, truthful, esteemed by good people, endowed with wealth acquired justly, and with his own character. (12-341-3)
He, possessing abundant relatives and connections, esteemed by the support of friends, belonging to a great and famous family, adopted a distinguished way of life. (12-341-4)
O king, having seen his many sons engaged in great deeds, he, adhering to the family duty, became devoted to the practice of dharma. (12-341-5)
Then, one should consider with the mind the threefold duty: that declared in the Veda, as stated in the treatises, and that practiced by the learned. (12-341-6)
One is always afflicted, thinking, "What indeed might be auspicious for me to do? What is proper? What is the supreme goal?" and never comes to a definite conclusion. (12-341-7)
Thus, while he was afflicted, having resorted to the supreme duty, at some time a well-composed brāhmaṇa guest arrived. (12-341-8)
He performed an honourable act for him with a purposeful motive; and when he was rested and seated, he spoke these words to him. (12-341-9)
