Shloka 38
अध्याय ८२ — केशवप्रयाणे निमित्तदर्शनम्
Omens and Reception During Keśava’s Departure
देवतातिथिपूजासु गुरुशुश्रूषणे रता । वत्सला प्रियपुत्रा च प्रियास्माकं जनार्दन
devatātithipūjāsu guruśuśrūṣaṇe ratā | vatsalā priyaputrā ca priyāsmākaṃ janārdana ||
Yudhiṣṭhira dijo: «¡Oh Janārdana! Ella está siempre entregada al culto de los dioses y al honor de los huéspedes, y es constante en el servicio reverente a los maestros y a los mayores. Es tierna, ama profundamente a sus hijos y es amada por nosotros. Por eso, cuando te encuentres con nuestra madre Kuntī—que ha soportado penas por nuestra causa—asegúrate de preguntar por su bienestar.»
युधिष्ठिर उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharmic conduct embodied in a noble woman (implicitly Kuntī): honoring gods and guests, devoted service to elders/teachers, and affectionate care for family. It frames these as virtues worthy of respect and gratitude, and urges courteous concern for her well-being.
In Udyoga Parva’s pre-war diplomacy setting, Yudhiṣṭhira addresses Kṛṣṇa (Janārdana), praising their mother’s virtuous life and asking Kṛṣṇa to inquire after her welfare when he meets her, acknowledging her sacrifices for the Pāṇḍavas.