Shloka 24
Udyoga-parva Adhyāya 34 — Vidura’s Counsel on Deliberation, Speech-Discipline, and Dharmic Kingship
कि वै सहैवं चरथो न पुरा चरथ: सह । विरोचनैतत् पृच्छामि कि ते सख्यं सुधन्वना,[फिर प्रकटरूपमें विरोचनसे कहा--] विरोचन! मैं तुमसे पूछता हूँ, क्या सुधन्वाके साथ तुम्हारी मित्रता हो गयी है? फिर कैसे एक साथ आ रहे हो? पहले तो तुम दोनों कभी एक साथ नहीं चलते थे
kiṁ vai sahaivaṁ caratho na purā carathaḥ saha | virocanaitat pṛcchāmi kiṁ te sakhyaṁ sudhanvanā ||
Wika ni Prahlāda: “Bakit kayong dalawa’y naglalakad na magkasama nang ganyan? Noon, hindi kayo kailanman gumagala sa iisang kasama. Virocana, hayagan kitang tinatanong—nakipagkaibigan ka na ba kay Sudhanvan? Kung gayon, paano nagkaroon ng ganitong pagsasama?”
प्रह्माद उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights ethical vigilance in relationships: sudden companionships and alliances invite scrutiny, and one should inquire directly and clearly when a change in conduct suggests a new loyalty or influence.
Prahlāda notices that Virocana is now walking together with Sudhanvan, something that did not happen before. He openly questions Virocana about whether a new friendship or alliance has formed and why they are together.