Shloka 14
चिरायमाणे नकुले कुन्तीपुत्रो युधिष्ठिर: । अब्रवीद् भ्रातरं वीर॑ं सहदेवमरिंदमम्,नकुलके लौटनेमें जब अधिक विलम्ब हो गया, तब कुन्तीनन्दन युधिष्ठिरने अपने शत्रुहन्ता वीर भ्राता सहदेवसे कहा--
cirāyamāṇe nakule kuntīputro yudhiṣṭhiraḥ | abravīd bhrātaraṃ vīraṃ sahadevam ariṃdamam ||
When Nakula was delayed for a long time, Kuntī’s son Yudhiṣṭhira spoke to his heroic brother Sahadeva, the subduer of foes—prompting him to act in response to the growing concern. The moment underscores responsible leadership: when a duty-bound companion does not return, one must not remain indifferent but must take measured steps to ascertain the cause.
यक्ष उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights accountable leadership and fraternal duty: when a companion entrusted with a task is overdue, one should respond thoughtfully—seeking the cause and ensuring safety—rather than remaining passive.
During the forest episode associated with the Yaksha, Nakula does not return for a long time. Yudhiṣṭhira, concerned, addresses Sahadeva and directs him to respond to the situation, setting up the sequence of brothers going in search.