Shloka 10
Plakṣaprasravaṇa–Kārapacana tīrtha-varṇana and Nārada’s war briefing (Śalya-parva, Adhyāya 53)
एतच्छुत्वाब्रुवन् देवा: सहस्राक्षमिदं वच: । वरेण च्छन्द्यतां शक्र राजर्षियदि शक्यते,यह सुनकर देवताओंने सहसनेत्रधारी इन्द्रसे कहा--'शक्र! यदि सम्भव हो तो राजर्षि कुरुको वर देकर अपने अनुकूल किया जाय
etac chrutvābruvan devāḥ sahasrākṣam idaṃ vacaḥ | vareṇa cchandyatāṃ śakra rājarṣir yadi śakyate ||
এই কথা শুনি দেৱতাসকলে সহস্ৰাক্ষ ইন্দ্ৰক ক’লে—“হে শক্ৰ! যদি সম্ভৱ হয়, তেন্তে বৰ দান কৰি এই ৰাজর্ষিক আমাৰ অনুকূলে আনক।”
राम उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights a pragmatic ethical idea: when confronting a powerful or principled figure, coercion is not the only path—conciliation through a rightful boon or honor can align intentions without open conflict, provided it is feasible and appropriate.
After hearing a prior development, the gods collectively advise Indra (Śakra), urging him to try to bring a royal sage to their side by offering a boon, if such persuasion is possible.