Shloka 1
/ (दाक्षिणात्य अधिक पाठके ३ श्लोक मिलाकर कुल ६३ श्लोक हैं।) ऑपन-माज बछ। अि्--छऋाञ एकसप्ततितमो<ध्याय: अर्जुनसे भगवान् श्रीकृष्णका उपदेश
sañjaya uvāca | dharmarājasya tac chrutvā prītiyukte vacas tataḥ | pārtha provāca dharmātmā govindo yadunandanaḥ ||
Sañjaya dijo: «Oh rey, al oír de labios de Dharmarāja aquellas palabras llenas de afecto, Govinda—justo y deleite del linaje de los Yadu—comenzó a hablar a Pārtha (Arjuna)».
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse frames ethical leadership and counsel: Yudhisthira’s affectionate, dharma-grounded speech prompts Krishna—the embodiment of righteous guidance—to respond to Arjuna. It highlights that in war, decisions should arise from respectful listening, goodwill, and dharmic intent rather than anger or pride.
Sanjaya reports to the king that after hearing Yudhisthira’s warm words, Krishna (Govinda) turns to Arjuna and begins to speak—setting up Krishna’s guidance and the next developments in the Karna Parva episode.