Shloka 8
अलर्कोपाख्यानम् — Indriya-Nigraha and Yogic Victory
Mahābhārata 14.30
तच्छुत्वा स विचिन्त्याथ ततो वचनमत्रवीत्,यह सुनकर अलर्कने थोड़ी देरतक विचार किया, इसके बाद वे (नासिकाको लक्ष्य करके) बोले
tac chrutvā sa vicintyātha tato vacanam abravīt
Mendengar kata-kata itu, dia merenung seketika; kemudian setelah menimbang hal tersebut, dia pun berkata sebagai jawapan—menyusun tutur katanya dengan penuh kendali diri dan perhatian moral terhadap apa yang wajar dilakukan.
मन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights ethical deliberation: one should listen carefully, reflect, and only then speak—suggesting that right speech is grounded in thoughtful consideration rather than impulse.
After hearing what has been said, the character pauses to think and then responds. The moment marks a transition from receiving counsel or information to giving a considered reply.