Shloka 14
धर्मस्य राक्षसा मूलं॑ धर्म ते विदुरुत्तमम् । एतत् परीक्ष्य सर्व त्वं समीपे स्थातुमहसि
dharma-sya rākṣasā mūlaṁ dharma te vidur uttamam | etat parīkṣya sarva tvaṁ samīpe sthātum arhasi ||
বৈশম্পায়নে ক’লে— “হে ৰাক্ষস! ধৰ্মৰ মূল অতি সূক্ষ্ম; কিন্তু জ্ঞানীসকলে তাক পৰম শ্ৰেয় বুলি জানে। সেয়ে এই বিষয়টো সকলো দিশে পৰীক্ষা কৰি, ওচৰতে থাকি বিবেকৰে আচৰণ কৰ।”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Dharma is not always obvious; its foundation can be subtle and formidable to grasp. One should therefore examine situations carefully and stay close to wise guidance before acting.
The narrator Vaiśampāyana offers a reflective counsel: since the basis of dharma is difficult to discern, the listener should investigate the matter thoroughly and remain nearby—ready to learn, verify, and act with prudence.