Shloka 120
Adhyaya 32: Saṃjaya’s Return, Audience with Dhṛtarāṣṭra, and Ethical Admonition
यः सर्वभूतप्रशमे निविष्ट: सत्यो मृदुर्मानकृच्छुद्ध भाव: । अतीव स ज्ञायते ज्ञातिमध्ये महामणिर्जात्य इव प्रसन्न:
yaḥ sarvabhūtapraśame niviṣṭaḥ satyo mṛdur mānakṛc chuddhabhāvaḥ | atīva sa jñāyate jñātimadhye mahāmaṇir jātya iva prasannaḥ ||
Vidura berkata: Seseorang yang tekun menenteramkan semua makhluk, berkata benar, lemah lembut, menghormati orang lain, dan berhati suci—ia menjadi termasyhur di tengah sanak saudaranya, laksana permata agung yang baru ditambang dari sumber yang baik, berkilau jernih.
विदुर उवाच
Educational Q&A
Vidura teaches that true excellence is ethical: one who actively promotes peace for all beings, speaks truth, behaves gently, honors others, and maintains inner purity naturally becomes distinguished among one’s community—like a bright, high-quality gem recognized by its luster.
In the Udyoga Parva’s counsel-filled context, Vidura is offering moral instruction (nīti) to guide conduct amid rising conflict. This verse highlights the traits that make a person respected and influential among their own people, emphasizing peace-making and integrity.