Shloka 7
माधवी-प्रदानम् (Mādhavī Offered to Gālava) — Udyoga Parva 113
ययातिननम राजर्षिनाहुष: सत्यविक्रम: । स दास्यति मया चोक्तो भवता चार्थित: स्वयम्
yayātinam rājaṛṣim nāhuṣaḥ satyavikramaḥ | sa dāsyati mayā cokto bhavatā cārthitaḥ svayam ||
Nārada berkata: “Raja-ṛṣi Nahūṣa yang teguh pada kebenaran dan gagah perkasa akan menyerahkan kepadamu raja-ṛṣi Yayāti. Aku telah menyampaikan hal ini kepadanya, dan engkau pun sendiri telah memohon.”
नारद उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical ideal of a ruler who is both truthful and steadfast in valor, and it underscores responsible mediation: a request is properly conveyed and honored through clear communication and personal accountability.
Nārada reports that he has informed King Nāhuṣa about the matter, and that the addressee has also personally requested it; Nāhuṣa, described as satyavikrama, will grant (hand over) the royal sage Yayāti.