Shloka 28
Sarasvatī–Tārkṣya Saṃvāda: Agnihotra-vidhi, Dāna-phala, and Mokṣa-prasaṅga (सरस्वती–तार्क्ष्यसंवादः)
यथानिरुद्धस्य यथाभिमन्यो- यथा सुनीथस्य यथैव भानो: । तथा विनेता च गतिश्व कृष्णे तवात्मजानामपि रौक्मिणेय:,“कृष्णे। रुक्मिणीनन्दन प्रद्युम्म जिस प्रकार अनिरुद्ध, अभिमन्यु, सुनीथ और भानुको धनुर्वेदकी शिक्षा देते हैं, उसी प्रकार वे तुम्हारे पुत्रोंके भी शिक्षक और संरक्षक हैं
yathāniruddhasya yathābhimanyo yathā sunīthasya yathaiva bhānoḥ | tathā vinetā ca gatiś ca kṛṣṇe tavātmajānām api raukmiṇeyaḥ ||
Vaiśampāyana said: “O Kṛṣṇe, just as Raukmineya (Pradyumna) serves as the trainer and guide for Aniruddha, Abhimanyu, Sunītha, and Bhānu, so too is he the instructor and protector for your sons as well.”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the dharmic ideal of responsible mentorship: a capable elder (Pradyumna) should not only teach skills but also serve as a steady guide and protector for the younger generation.
Vaiśampāyana reassures/addressingly states to Kṛṣṇe that Pradyumna, famed as Rukmiṇī’s son, functions as instructor and dependable support—just as he trains certain noted youths, he likewise trains and safeguards her sons.