Shloka 1
Uddhava’s Counsel: The Jarāsandha Resolution and Kṛṣṇa’s Arrival at Indraprastha
श्रीशुक उवाच इत्युदीरितमाकर्ण्य देवर्षेरुद्धवोऽब्रवीत् । सभ्यानां मतमाज्ञाय कृष्णस्य च महामति: ॥ १ ॥
śrī-śuka uvāca ity udīritam ākarṇya devaṛṣer uddhavo ’bravīt sabhyānāṁ matam ājñāya kṛṣṇasya ca mahā-matiḥ
श्रीशुक उवाच—इत्युदीरितमाकर्ण्य देवर्षेरुद्धवोऽब्रवीत्। सभ्यानां मतमाज्ञाय कृष्णस्य च महामतिः॥
FAQs
This verse highlights that Uddhava could grasp both the assembly’s view and Kṛṣṇa’s inner purpose, showing that close devotees learn to discern the Lord’s intention through devotion and wisdom.
After the divine sage (Nārada) spoke, Uddhava responded as Kṛṣṇa’s trusted counselor, aligning his reply with both the elders’ opinion and Kṛṣṇa’s plan.
Before speaking or deciding, hear guidance carefully, understand the stakeholders’ views, and align your response with higher principles (dharma) rather than impulse.