Shloka 10
Mantri-Parīkṣā — Testing Ministers, Securing Counsel, and Ethical Criteria for Advisers (अध्याय ८४)
यानर्थभाजो मन्येथास्ते ते स्यु: सुखभागिन: । तुम जिन्हें अपना प्रिय मानते हो, उन्हें धन, सम्मान, अर्घ्य, सत्कार तथा भिन्न-भिन्न प्रकारके भोगोंद्वारा संतुष्ट करो, जिससे वे तुम्हारे प्रियजन धन और सुखके भागी हों ।।
yān arthabhājo manyethās te te syuḥ sukhabhāginaḥ | abhinna-vṛttā vidvāṃsaḥ sadvattāś carita-vratāḥ | na tvāṃ nityārthino jahyuḥ akṣudrāḥ satyavādinaḥ ||
Bhīṣma said: “Those whom you regard as dear and worthy of support—see that they become sharers in prosperity and happiness. Satisfy them with wealth, honor, offerings, hospitality, and varied enjoyments. Learned men whose good conduct has not broken, who are virtuous and steadfast in their vows—though they may regularly have needs and seek assistance—being generous-minded and truthful, will not abandon you.”
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
A ruler or householder should actively sustain those regarded as dear and deserving—through wealth, honor, offerings, and hospitality—so they flourish; virtuous, learned, truthful people of steady conduct, even if they often have needs, remain loyal and do not abandon one who supports them rightly.
In the Śānti Parva’s instruction on righteous governance and conduct, Bhīṣma continues advising Yudhiṣṭhira on how to maintain stable relationships and social order: by honoring and materially supporting worthy dependents and virtuous persons, one secures enduring goodwill and faithful companionship.