Shloka 18
दधीच्यास्थिवज्रनिर्माणोपाख्यानम् | The Forging of the Vajra from Dadhīca’s Bones
ततः सर्वे समेत्याथ ते नृपास्तं महामुनिम् । इदमूचुर्महाराज समवेक्ष्य परस्परम्,महाराज! तब वे सब राजा परस्पर मिलकर एक-दूसरेकी ओर देखते हुए महामुनि अगस्त्यसे इस प्रकार बोले--
tataḥ sarve sametya atha te nṛpāstaṃ mahāmunim | idam ūcur mahārāja samavekṣya parasparam ||
Entonces todos aquellos reyes se reunieron y, mirándose unos a otros en señal de asentimiento, se dirigieron a aquel gran sabio diciendo—
लोगश उवाच
Educational Q&A
Rulers should not act impulsively; they should deliberate together and approach realized sages with humility, seeking dharmic guidance before making consequential decisions.
A group of kings assemble, exchange confirming glances among themselves, and then begin to speak to the great sage (Agastya), setting up the counsel or instruction that follows.