Shloka 7
Āśvamedhika-parva, Adhyāya 14
Consolation of Yudhiṣṭhira; Rites and Gifts; Return to Hastināpura
आश्चासितोऊ हं प्राग्वृद्धैर्भवद्धिर्मुनिपुड़वै: । न सूक्ष्ममपि मे किंचिद् व्यलीकमिह विद्यते,“महानुभावो! आप सब लोग वृद्ध और मुनियोंमें श्रेष्ठ हैं। आपकी बातोंसे मुझे बड़ी सान्त्वना मिली है। अब मेरे मनमें तनिक भी दुःख नहीं है
āśvāsito ’haṃ prāg vṛddhair bhavadbhir munipuṅgavaiḥ | na sūkṣmam api me kiñcid vyalīkam iha vidyate ||
Vaiśampāyana said: “Earlier I was consoled by you—elders and foremost among sages. Your words have brought me deep reassurance. Now, within me, there remains not even the slightest trace of grief or inner disturbance.”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Wise counsel from elders and accomplished sages can steady the mind: when guidance is truthful and compassionate, it removes even subtle remnants of grief and restores inner clarity.
Vaiśampāyana reports that he has been reassured by venerable sages; their words have dispelled his sorrow so completely that no trace of inner distress remains.