Shloka 3
Udyoga Parva Adhyāya 132 — Vidura’s Counsel on Udyama, Yaśas, and Kṣātra-Dharma
क्षत्रधर्मरता दान्ता विदुला दीर्घदर्शिनी । विश्रुता राजसंसत्सु श्रुत॒वाक्या बहुश्रुता
kṣatradharmaratā dāntā vidulā dīrghadarśinī | viśrutā rājasasaṃsatsu śrutavākyā bahuśrutā ||
Vidulā was devoted to the kṣatriya code of duty and disciplined in self-control. Far-sighted and renowned, she was celebrated in royal assemblies for her well-considered speech and for her wide learning.
वायुदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse elevates an ideal of leadership counsel: true authority is grounded in kṣatriya-dharma (duty and courage), disciplined self-control, far-sighted judgment, and learning that makes one’s speech worthy of being heard in royal councils.
Vāyudeva introduces Vidulā by praising her character and reputation—portraying her as a renowned, learned, and prudent figure whose counsel carries weight in royal assemblies—thereby preparing the listener to trust the guidance that follows.