Shloka 1
Udyoga Parva, Adhyāya 40 — Vidura’s Ethical Counsel and Dhṛtarāṣṭra’s Fatalistic Turn
है अर छा | अकाल > गार्हपत्याग्नि
dhṛtarāṣṭra uvāca | anuktaṃ yadi te kiñcid vācā vidura vidyate | tan me śuśrūṣato brūhi vicitrāṇi hi bhāṣase ||
قال دِهْرِتَرَاشْتْرَا: «يا فيدورا، إن كان في كلامك شيءٌ لم يُقَل بعد، فقلْه لي. إنني شديدُ الشوق إلى السماع، فإن طريقتك في القول حقًّا عجيبة.»
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Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical posture of a seeker: humility and attentive listening. Dhṛtarāṣṭra invites further instruction, implying that wisdom is received through sustained inquiry and readiness to hear what remains unsaid.
In the Udyoga Parva’s Sanatsujāta context, Dhṛtarāṣṭra addresses Vidura, requesting any remaining counsel. This request sets the stage for deeper instruction, as the king seeks further guidance beyond what has already been spoken.