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dhṛtarāṣṭra uvāca | ukto dvīpasya saṃkṣepo vidhivad buddhimaṃs tvayā | tattvajñaḥ asi sarvasya vistaraṃ brūhi sañjaya ||
Dhṛtarāṣṭra said: “Wise Sañjaya, you have duly given a brief account of the island. But you are a knower of realities in all matters—therefore describe this entire island to me in full detail.”
धृतराष्ट उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights a disciplined approach to knowledge: a proper summary is valuable, but a seeker may request fuller detail from a trustworthy, truth-knowing narrator. It models respectful inquiry and the responsibility of the learned to explain clearly.
Dhṛtarāṣṭra addresses Sañjaya, acknowledging that Sañjaya has already given a concise, methodical description of an island/continent, and now requests an expanded, detailed account.