Shloka 1
भूय एव हि राजेन्द्र शृणु मे वचनं हितम्।यथा स देवप्रवर: कथायामेवमब्रवीत्।।1.11.1।।
bhūya eva hi rājendra śṛṇu me vacanaṃ hitam | yathā sa devapravaraḥ kathāyām evam abravīt ||
“Muli, O pinakamainam sa mga hari, dinggin mo ang aking kapaki-pakinabang na salita—kung paanong yaong pinakadakila sa mga deva ay nagsalita sa loob ng salaysay.”
"Great king, I shall tell you the way Sanatkumara, great among the celestials further narrated the story. Listen to my words which may prove useful to you (said Sumantra)".
FAQs
Dharma of counsel and attentive listening: wisdom is transmitted through respectful narration, and the king’s duty includes hearing beneficial guidance.
Sumantra resumes the embedded story, preparing to recount what Sanatkumāra said.
Sumantra’s concern for the king’s welfare—speaking ‘hita’ (beneficial) words with a teacherly responsibility.