Shloka 47
उद्योगपर्व — अध्याय ९३: कृष्णस्य धृतराष्ट्रोपदेशः
Kṛṣṇa’s Counsel to Dhṛtarāṣṭra in the Assembly
दुःशासन: सात्यकये ददावासनमुत्तमम्
duḥśāsanaḥ sātyakaye dadāv āsanam uttamam
Vaiśampāyana berkata: Duḥśāsana menawarkan Sātyaki sebuah tempat duduk yang sangat mulia—suatu isyarat lahiriah penghormatan dan layanan tetamu di tengah rundingan yang tegang, ketika adab sopan tetap dipelihara walaupun antara kem yang saling bermusuhan.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in hostility, social dharma such as honoring a guest or envoy can be observed; outward civility may coexist with inner political tension, highlighting the ethical contrast between proper conduct and impending violence.
In the setting of pre-war negotiations and courtly exchange, Duḥśāsana formally honors Sātyaki by offering him a distinguished seat, indicating protocol and status recognition within the assembly.