Shloka 4
Kuntī–Karṇa Saṃvāda: Lineage Disclosure and Appeal to Fraternal Dharma
उपप्लब्ये निविष्टोडपि धर्ममेव युधिष्ठिर: । काडक्षते ज्ञाति सौहार्दादू बलवान् दुर्बलो यथा
upaplabyē niviṣṭo 'pi dharmam eva yudhiṣṭhiraḥ | kāṅkṣate jñāti-sauhārdād balavān durbalo yathā ||
Dijo Vaiśampāyana: Aun después de asentarse en Upaplavya, Yudhiṣṭhira busca sólo el dharma. Por afecto y buena voluntad hacia sus propios parientes, anhela la reconciliación: aunque es fuerte, desea pactar la paz como si fuese débil.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
True strength is shown by restraint: even when militarily prepared, Yudhiṣṭhira prioritizes dharma and seeks a peaceful settlement out of regard for family bonds, choosing reconciliation over domination.
The Pāṇḍavas are stationed at Upaplavya and ready for war, yet Yudhiṣṭhira—despite having power—still desires a treaty/peace, motivated by goodwill toward his relatives, indicating continued efforts to avoid fratricidal conflict.