Shloka 103
Adhyaya 32: Saṃjaya’s Return, Audience with Dhṛtarāṣṭra, and Ethical Admonition
अन्रैवोदाहरन्तीममितिहासं पुरातनम् । पुत्रार्थमसुरेन्द्रेण गीत॑ चैव सुधन्वना
anraivodāharantīmam itihāsaṃ purātanam | putrārtham asurendreṇa gītaṃ caiva sudhanvanā ||
Dijo Vidura: «Los sabios citan esta antigua leyenda como ejemplo: por el bien de su hijo, el señor de los Asuras cantó (o relató) en otro tiempo esta enseñanza a Sudhanvan. En este mismo asunto, Prahlāda, rey entre los Asuras, dio consejo a Sudhanvan acerca de su hijo».
विदुर उवाच
Educational Q&A
That ethical instruction (nīti/dharma) is best conveyed through time-tested exemplars: the wise support counsel by citing ancient narratives, here introducing Prahlāda’s advice given with a son’s welfare in view.
Vidura introduces an old illustrative legend: Prahlāda, described as king of the Asuras, addresses Sudhanvan and gives guidance connected with Sudhanvan’s son; the verse functions as a transition into that didactic episode.