Shloka 2
Ādi-parva Adhyāya 209: Śaraṇāgati of the Cursed Apsarases; Nārītīrtha-prasiddhi; Arjuna’s Vimocana
सुहृद्धिरप्यनुज्ञाती दैत्यर्वृद्धैश्व मन्त्रिभि: । कृत्वा प्रास्थानिकं रात्रौ मघासु ययतुस्तदा,सुहृदों तथा दैत्यजातीय बूढ़े मन्त्रियोंकी अनुमति लेकर उन्होंने रातके समय मघा नक्षत्रमें प्रस्थान करके यात्रा प्रारम्भ की
suhṛddhir apy anuñjātī daityair vṛddhaiś ca mantribhiḥ | kṛtvā prāsthānikaṃ rātrau maghāsu yayatus tadā ||
Even Suhṛddhi, having obtained the consent of the elder Daityas and their ministers, performed the customary rites for departure; then, setting out by night under the Maghā constellation, they began their journey. The passage underscores the ethic of acting with due counsel and proper observance, even when undertaking a secret or urgent departure.
नारद उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights a norm of dhārmic conduct in governance and personal action: one should seek the counsel and consent of elders and ministers and observe proper rites, even when circumstances require a night departure. Ethical action is framed as disciplined, consultative, and ritually mindful.
Nārada narrates that Suhṛddhi, after receiving approval from senior Daityas and their counsellors, performed the customary departure observances and then the two set out at night during the Maghā nakṣatra to begin their journey.