Shloka 7
माधवी-प्रदानम् (Mādhavī Offered to Gālava) — Udyoga Parva 113
ययातिननम राजर्षिनाहुष: सत्यविक्रम: । स दास्यति मया चोक्तो भवता चार्थित: स्वयम्
yayātinam rājaṛṣim nāhuṣaḥ satyavikramaḥ | sa dāsyati mayā cokto bhavatā cārthitaḥ svayam ||
นารทกล่าวว่า “พระราชฤๅษีนหุษ ผู้ทรงสัตย์และทรงเดช จะมอบพระราชฤๅษียยาติแก่ท่าน เราได้กล่าวเรื่องนี้แก่พระองค์แล้ว และท่านเองก็ได้ทูลขอด้วยตนเอง”
नारद उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical ideal of a ruler who is both truthful and steadfast in valor, and it underscores responsible mediation: a request is properly conveyed and honored through clear communication and personal accountability.
Nārada reports that he has informed King Nāhuṣa about the matter, and that the addressee has also personally requested it; Nāhuṣa, described as satyavikrama, will grant (hand over) the royal sage Yayāti.