Shloka 6
Dhṛtarāṣṭra–Duryodhana Saṃvāda on Restraint and Rājānīti
Chapter 50
विदुरस्य मति ज्ञात्वा धृतराष्ट्रोडम्बिकासुत: । दुर्योधनमिदं वाक्यमुवाच विजने पुन:,विदुरका विचार जानकर अम्बिकानन्दन राजा धुृतराष्ट्रने एकान्तमें दुर्योधनसे पुनः इस प्रकार कहा--
vidurasya matiṁ jñātvā dhṛtarāṣṭro ’mbikāsutaḥ | duryodhanam idaṁ vākyam uvāca vijane punaḥ ||
Vaiśampāyana sprach: Als König Dhṛtarāṣṭra, der Sohn Ambikās, die Absicht Viduras erkannt hatte, redete er Duryodhana abermals unter vier Augen mit diesen Worten an.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Wise counsel (Vidura’s) should be recognized and acted upon, especially by rulers; private admonition reflects an attempt to uphold dharma and political responsibility without inflaming public discord.
After grasping Vidura’s intent, Dhṛtarāṣṭra withdraws to a secluded setting and again addresses Duryodhana, preparing to speak frankly and strategically about the situation.