Shloka 64
एवमुक्त्वा तु पलितस्तमर्थमुभयोहितम् । हेतुमद् ग्रहणीयं च कालापेक्षी न्यवेक्ष्य च,इस प्रकार पलित दोनोंके लिये हितकर, युक्तियुक्त और मानने योग्य बात कहकर उत्तर मिलनेके अवसरकी प्रतीक्षा करता हुआ बिलावकी ओर देखने लगा
evam uktvā tu palitas tam artham ubhayohitam | hetumad grahaṇīyaṃ ca kālāpekṣī nyavekṣya ca ||
Having spoken thus, Palita set forth a matter beneficial to both sides, supported by reason and worthy of acceptance; then, waiting for the right moment and for a reply, he turned his gaze toward the cat.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
Counsel should be for mutual welfare, grounded in reason, and offered with sensitivity to the right time; even good advice gains force when delivered and received at an opportune moment.
Palita has finished presenting a balanced, rational, and acceptable argument meant to benefit both parties; he then pauses, watching the cat, anticipating the response and the proper moment for the next exchange.