Shloka 96
उद्योगपर्व (अध्याय १२९) — केशवस्य वैभवप्रदर्शनम् / Krishna’s Theophanic Display in the Kuru Assembly
इज्वितज्ञ: कवि: क्षिप्रमन्वबुद्धयत सात्यकि: । विद्वान् सात्यकि इशारेसे ही दूसरोंके मनकी बात समझ लेनेवाले थे। वे उन दुष्टचित पापियोंके उस पापपूर्ण अभिप्रायको शीघ्र ही ताड़ गये
ijvita-jñaḥ kaviḥ kṣipram anvabuddhayat sātyakiḥ | vidvān sātyakiḥ īśāreṇaiva hi dūṣṭra-citta-pāpīnāṃ teṣāṃ pāpa-pūrṇam abhiprāyaṃ śīghram eva tāḍayām āsa |
Vaiśampāyana dit : Sātyaki, pénétrant et prompt d’esprit, comprit aussitôt leur intention. Sage et capable de lire ce qui se cachait dans le cœur d’autrui, il discerna rapidement le dessein coupable de ces hommes au cœur mauvais.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights ethical vigilance: a wise person quickly discerns harmful intentions and does not remain naïve before deceit. Discernment (buddhi) becomes a protective aspect of dharma in times of conflict.
In Vaiśampāyana’s narration, Sātyaki is described as perceptive and intelligent; he promptly understands and detects the wicked, sinful plan formed by certain wrongdoers.