Shloka 6
Akrūra in Hastināpura: Kuntī’s Lament and Dhṛtarāṣṭra’s Moral Instruction
तेज ओजो बलं वीर्यं प्रश्रयादींश्च सद्गुणान् । प्रजानुरागं पार्थेषु न सहद्भिश्चिकीर्षितम् ॥ ५ ॥ कृतं च धार्तराष्ट्रैर्यद् गरदानाद्यपेशलम् । आचख्यौ सर्वमेवास्मै पृथा विदुर एव च ॥ ६ ॥
teja ojo balaṁ vīryaṁ praśrayādīṁś ca sad-guṇān prajānurāgaṁ pārtheṣu na sahadbhiś cikīṛṣitam
Kuntī and Vidura told Akrūra in detail of the wicked designs of Dhṛtarāṣṭra’s sons, who could not bear the Pāṇḍavas’ noble qualities—radiance and influence, martial skill, strength, valor, and humility—nor the citizens’ deep affection for them. They also recounted the attempt to poison the Pāṇḍavas and other such plots.
FAQs
This verse highlights their radiance, vigor, strength, valor, humility and other virtues, and notes that the common people felt deep affection for them.
They informed him of the intolerant hostility and cruel acts of the Dhārtarāṣṭras—such as attempts to poison—so Krishna’s messenger would fully understand the danger and injustice faced by the Pāṇḍavas.
Cultivate genuine virtues like humility and strength, accept that envy may arise in others, and respond by seeking truthful counsel and protecting dharma rather than retaliating with cruelty.