Shloka 193
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कृतं हि तत् स्यात् सुकृतं ममेद॑ यशभश्न पुण्यं च हितं तदेतत् । “उनका यह कहना है कि यदि मेरा यह मनोरथ पूर्ण हो जाय, तो मैं समझूँगा कि यह मेरे शुभ कर्मोका फल प्राप्त हुआ है। यही मेरे लिये यश, पुण्य और हितकी बात होगी”
kṛtaṃ hi tat syāt sukṛtaṃ mamedaṃ yaśaś ca puṇyaṃ ca hitaṃ tad etat |
If that wish of mine is fulfilled, I would regard it as the true fruition of my good deeds. For me, this alone would become fame, merit, and genuine benefit—an outcome aligned with what is right and auspicious.
धृष्टह्ुम्न उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse links the fulfillment of a righteous intention with the fruition of past merit: true success is measured not merely by attainment, but by whether it yields yaśas (honorable reputation), puṇya (moral/spiritual merit), and hita (genuine welfare).
Dhṛṣṭadyumna speaks of a personal resolve or desired outcome, stating that if it is achieved he will consider it the result of his virtuous deeds, bringing him honor, merit, and benefit.