Shloka 25
हंस–साध्यसंवादः, वाक्-निग्रहः, महाकुल-लक्षणम्, शान्ति-उपायः
Hamsa–Sādhya Dialogue; Restraint of Speech; Marks of Noble Lineage; Means to Peace
अभिप्रायं यो विदित्वा तु भर्तु: सर्वाणि कार्याणि करोत्यतन्द्री । वक्ता हितानामनुरक्त आर्य: शक्तिज्ञ आत्मेव हि सोडनुकम्प्य:
abhiprāyaṁ yo viditvā tu bhartuḥ sarvāṇi kāryāṇi karoty atandrī | vaktā hitānām anurakta āryaḥ śaktijña ātmā iva hi so ’nukampyaḥ ||
قال فيدورا: إن الخادم الذي يفهم مراد سيده فينجز الأعمال كلها بلا كسل؛ ويقول كلمة النصح النافع؛ ويخلص لوليه؛ ويترفع بسلوكه؛ ويعرف مقدار قوة الحاكم على حقيقتها—فذلك جدير بأن يُعامل كالنفس ويُغمر بعطفٍ رحيم.
विदुर उवाच
Educational Q&A
A ruler should value and protect the servant-advisor who combines (1) insight into the master’s intention, (2) tireless execution, (3) welfare-oriented truthful speech, (4) loyal attachment, (5) noble character, and (6) discernment of the ruler’s real capacity. Such a person is rare and should be treated as one’s own self.
In Udyoga Parva, Vidura offers ethical and political counsel in the tense lead-up to war. Here he describes the marks of an exemplary attendant/counselor and urges that such a person be shown special favor—implying that wise governance depends on keeping honest, capable advisors close.