Shloka 11
गान्धारीपुत्रोत्पत्तिः — The Birth of Gāndhārī’s Hundred Sons (and Yuyutsu); Omens and Counsel on Succession
ततः शड्का समभवद्ू रक्षिणां त॑ मुनि प्रति । संयम्यैनं ततो राज्ञे दस्यूंश्वैव न््यवेदयन्
tataḥ śaṅkā samabhavad rakṣiṇāṃ taṃ muniṃ prati | saṃyamya enaṃ tato rājñe dasyūṃś caiva nyavedayan ||
Then suspicion arose in the guards’ minds regarding that sage. Restraining him, they took him to the king and reported the matter—handing over the thieves as well.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores a dharmic principle of governance: when doubt arises, matters should be taken to legitimate authority for inquiry and judgment. It also cautions that outward appearance (even of a sage) may be questioned under suspicious circumstances, so due process and careful discernment are necessary.
The guards become suspicious of a certain sage, restrain him, and bring him before the king. They report the situation and also deliver the captured thieves to the king for further action.