Shloka 14
हंस–साध्यसंवादः, वाक्-निग्रहः, महाकुल-लक्षणम्, शान्ति-उपायः
Hamsa–Sādhya Dialogue; Restraint of Speech; Marks of Noble Lineage; Means to Peace
गृहीतवाक्यो नयविद् वदान्य: शेषान्नभोक्ता हाविहिंसकश्न । नानर्थकृत्याकुलितः कृतज्ञः सत्यो मृदुः स्वर्गमुपैति विद्वान्,बड़ोंकी आज्ञा माननेवाला, नीतिज्ञ, दाता, यज्ञशेष अन्नका भोजन करनेवाला, हिंसारहित, अनर्थपूर्ण कार्योंसे दूर रहनेवाला, कृतज्ञ, सत्यवादी और कोमल स्वभाववाला विद्वान स्वर्गगामी होता है
gṛhītavākyo nayavid vadānyaḥ śeṣānna-bhoktā hāvi-hiṁsakaś ca | nānarthakṛtyākulitaḥ kṛtajñaḥ satyo mṛduḥ svargam upaiti vidvān ||
Vidura says: The wise person who heeds the counsel of elders, understands right policy, is generous, eats only the food that remains after offerings, is free from violence, is not entangled in purposeless and harmful pursuits, is grateful, truthful, and gentle in disposition—such a learned one attains heaven.
विदुर उवाच