Mahabharata 1.210.9 — Adi Parva, Adhyaya 210, Shloka 9
प्रभासे कृष्णार्जुनसमागमः तथा द्वारकाप्रवेशः | Kṛṣṇa–Arjuna Meeting at Prabhāsa and Entry into Dvārakā
तमेवार्थ पुरस्कृत्य पितामहमचोदयन् । ततः पितामह: श्रुत्वा सर्वेषां तद् वचस्तदा
tam evārthaṁ puraskṛtya pitāmaham acodayan | tataḥ pitāmahaḥ śrutvā sarveṣāṁ tad vacas tadā ||
तमेवार्थं पुरस्कृत्य पितामहमचोदयन् । ततः पितामहः श्रुत्वा सर्वेषां तद्वचस्तदा ॥
नारद उवाच
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When adharma becomes destructive, rightful authority should respond through thoughtful deliberation and duty (dharma), not impulsive anger—seeking a remedy that restores order and protects the vulnerable.
Gods and sages report Sunda and Upasunda’s atrocities to Brahmā and urge action. Brahmā listens, reflects, decides on the means for their downfall, and calls Viśvakarman to carry out the plan.
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