Shloka 13
भीष्मद्रोणयोर्दुर्योधनं प्रति शमोपदेशः | Bhīṣma and Droṇa’s Counsel of Conciliation to Duryodhana
युक्तमेतन्महा भागे कुले जाते यशस्विनि । यन्मे पुत्रेषु सर्वेषु यथावत् त्वमवर्तिथा:
yuktam etan mahābhāge kule jāte yaśasvini | yan me putreṣu sarveṣu yathāvat tvam avartithāḥ ||
“This is fitting, O noble lady, O illustrious one born in a renowned lineage: the way you have conducted yourself properly and in accordance with dharma toward all my sons is exactly worthy of you.”
पुत्र उवाच
Educational Q&A
Right conduct (yathāvat) toward family members, guided by dharma, is praised as the natural expression of noble character and good upbringing; ethical behavior is presented as ‘fitting’ (yuktam) for one born in an illustrious lineage.
A son addresses a noble woman and commends her for behaving appropriately, in accordance with dharma, toward all of his sons—framing her conduct as worthy of her fortunate status and renowned family.