Shloka 2
Yudhiṣṭhira’s Rājasūya Resolve and the Slaying of Jarāsandha
श्रीशुक उवाच एकदा तु सभामध्य आस्थितो मुनिभिर्वृत: । ब्राह्मणै: क्षत्रियैर्वैश्यैर्भ्रातृभिश्च युधिष्ठिर: ॥ १ ॥ आचार्यै: कुलवृद्धैश्च ज्ञातिसम्बन्धिबान्धवै: । शृण्वतामेव चैतेषामाभाष्येदमुवाच ह ॥ २ ॥
śrī-śuka uvāca ekadā tu sabhā-madhya āsthito munibhir vṛtaḥ brāhmaṇaiḥ kṣatriyair vaiśyair bhrātṛbhiś ca yudhiṣṭhiraḥ
Śrī Śukadeva Gosvāmī said: One day King Yudhiṣṭhira sat in the midst of the royal assembly, surrounded by sages, brāhmaṇas, kṣatriyas and vaiśyas, along with his brothers. As the spiritual masters, family elders, relatives, in-laws and friends all listened, he addressed Lord Śrī Kṛṣṇa and spoke as follows.
FAQs
Śukadeva describes a scene where King Yudhiṣṭhira sits in the assembly surrounded by sages, social orders, elders, and relatives, and then begins to address them—setting the context for the counsel or decision that follows.
It highlights that Yudhiṣṭhira’s deliberation is public, dhārmic, and supported by learned and responsible members of society—showing the ideal of governance guided by wisdom and tradition.
Seek counsel from qualified, experienced, and well-wishing advisors, and make important choices transparently and with respect for dharma rather than impulsively or in isolation.