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 ||
ವಿದುರನು ಹೇಳಿದನು—ಸರ್ವಭೂತಗಳ ಶಮನದಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರತನು, ಸತ್ಯವಂತನು, ಮೃದುಸ್ವಭಾವಿಯು, ಪರರಿಗೆ ಮಾನ ನೀಡುವವನು, ಶುದ್ಧಭಾವವುಳ್ಳವನು—ಅವನು ತನ್ನ ಬಂಧುಮಧ್ಯೆ ಉತ್ತಮ ಗಣಿಯಿಂದ ಹೊರಬಂದ ಪ್ರಕಾಶಮಾನ ಮಹಾಮಣಿಯಂತೆ ಅತ್ಯಂತ ಪ್ರಸಿದ್ಧನಾಗುತ್ತಾನೆ.
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.