Shloka 9
क्षत्ता व्ययकरस्त्वासीद् विदुर: सर्वधर्मवित् । दुर्योधनस्त्वर्हणानि प्रतिजग्राह सर्वश:,सम्पूर्ण धर्मोके ज्ञाता विदुरजी धनको व्यय करनेके कार्यमें नियुक्त किये गये थे तथा राजा दुर्योधन कर देनेवाले राजाओंसे सब प्रकारकी भेंट स्वीकार करने और व्यवस्थापूर्वक रखनेका काम सँभाल रहे थे
kṣattā vyayakaras tv āsīd viduraḥ sarvadharmavit | duryodhanas tv arhaṇāni pratijagrāha sarvaśaḥ ||
Vaiśampāyana said: Vidura, the kṣattā and knower of all dharma, was appointed to manage expenditures. Duryodhana, for his part, accepted in every way the honors and gifts offered by the tribute-paying kings, taking charge of receiving and duly arranging them—thus setting Vidura over righteous administration while he himself oversaw the collection of royal offerings.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse contrasts roles and values in governance: Vidura, grounded in dharma, is entrusted with responsible expenditure and orderly administration, while Duryodhana focuses on receiving honors and tribute—hinting at the ethical difference between principled stewardship and prestige-driven accumulation.
During the arrangements connected with royal proceedings, Vidura is appointed to oversee spending and management, and Duryodhana takes charge of receiving and organizing the gifts and honors brought by kings who pay tribute.