Shloka 6
Jarāsandha as Obstacle to the Rājasūya — Kṛṣṇa’s Strategic Genealogical Brief
Sabhā Parva, Adhyāya 13
भूयश्वाद्भुतवीर्यौजा धर्ममेवानुचिन्तयन् | कि हित॑ सर्वलोकानां भवेदिति मनो दधे,हम और पराक्रमवाले धर्मराजने पुनः अपने धर्मका ही चिन्तन किया और सम्पूर्ण लोकोंका हित कैसे हो, इसी ओर वे ध्यान देने लगे
bhūyaś cādbhuta-vīryaujā dharmam evānucintayan | kiṁ hitaṁ sarva-lokānāṁ bhaved iti mano dadhe ||
Then again, that king of wondrous valor and energy, reflecting only on dharma, set his mind upon this: “What course would bring welfare to all the worlds?”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
True strength in a ruler is shown not merely by power but by sustained reflection on dharma and by aiming at the welfare (hita) of all beings; ethical governance is framed as universal, not self-serving.
Vaiśampāyana describes Dharmarāja (Yudhiṣṭhira) returning to contemplation: despite his great prowess, he fixes his mind on dharma and considers what action would benefit all people (indeed, all worlds).