Shloka 92
Udyoga-parva Adhyāya 71 — Kṣatra-dharma Counsel, Public Legitimacy, and Mobilization
अस्मान् वेत्थ परान् वेत्थ वेत्थार्थान् वेत्थ भाषितुम् । यद् यदस्मद्धितं कृष्ण तत् तद् वाच्य: सुयोधन:,श्रीकृष्ण! आप हमको जानते हैं, कौरवोंको भी जानते हैं, हम दोनोंके स्वार्थोंसे भी आप अपरिचित नहीं हैं और बातचीत कैसे करनी चाहिये, यह भी आपको अच्छी तरह ज्ञात है। अतः जिस-जिस बातसे हमारा हित हो, वह सब आप दुर्योधनको बतावें
asmān vettha parān vettha vetthārthān vettha bhāṣitum | yad yadasmaddhitaṃ kṛṣṇa tat tad vācyaḥ suyodhanaḥ ||
Sinabi ni Yudhiṣṭhira: “O Kṛṣṇa, kilala mo kami at kilala mo rin ang iba; nauunawaan mo ang kani-kaniyang kapakanan, at batid mo rin kung paano magsalita sa payo. Kaya, O Kṛṣṇa, anumang makita mong para sa aming ikabubuti—ipahayag mo ang lahat ng iyon kay Suyodhana (Duryodhana).”
युधिछिर उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights prudent dharmic diplomacy: a wise mediator must understand both sides’ interests and speak skillfully, communicating what truly serves welfare and justice rather than inflaming conflict.
In the Udyoga Parva’s lead-up to war, Yudhiṣṭhira entrusts Kṛṣṇa—who is about to engage Duryodhana—with the task of conveying whatever counsel will best secure the Pāṇḍavas’ welfare, reflecting Kṛṣṇa’s role as negotiator and moral strategist.