Shloka 14
Vidura’s Return; Dhṛtarāṣṭra’s Departure; Nārada’s Instruction on Kāla and Detachment
कञ्चित्कालमथावात्सीत्सत्कृतो देववत्सुखम् । भ्रातुर्ज्येष्ठस्य श्रेयस्कृत्सर्वेषां सुखमावहन् ॥ १४ ॥
kañcit kālam athāvātsīt sat-kṛto devavat sukham bhrātur jyeṣṭhasya śreyas-kṛt sarveṣāṁ sukham āvahan
Thus Mahātmā Vidura, honored by his kinsmen as one honors a godly person, stayed there for some time, to set right the mind of his eldest brother and thereby bring happiness to all.
Saintly persons like Vidura must be treated as well as a denizen from heaven. In those days denizens of heavenly planets used to visit homes like that of Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira, and sometimes persons like Arjuna and others used to visit higher planets. Nārada is a spaceman who can travel unrestrictedly, not only within the material universes but also in the spiritual universes. Even Nārada used to visit the palace of Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira and what to speak of other celestial demigods. It is only the spiritual culture of the people concerned that makes interplanetary travel possible, even in the present body. Mahārāja Yudhiṣṭhira therefore received Vidura in the manner of reception offered to the demigods.
FAQs
It shows that when a saintly devotee is respectfully received, his presence naturally brings welfare (śreyas) and peace to the whole household.
Vidura stayed for some time as an honored guest, and his association was meant to bring Dhṛtarāṣṭra true benefit—turning him toward what is auspicious beyond mere royal comfort.
Keep the association of wise, spiritually grounded people, honor them, and allow their counsel to guide family life toward lasting welfare rather than temporary comfort.