Shloka 23
Kṛṣṇa–Arjuna Saṃvāda in Indraprastha: Consolation, Legitimation, and Leave for Dvārakā (आश्वमेधिकपर्व, अध्याय १५)
शिष्टो युधिष्ठिरो5स्माभि: शास्ता सन्नपि पाण्डव: | तेन तत् तु वचः सम्यग गृहीतं सुमहात्मना
śiṣṭo yudhiṣṭhiro ’smābhiḥ śāstā sann api pāṇḍavaḥ | tena tat tu vacaḥ samyag gṛhītaṃ sumahātmanā ||
پانڈو کا بیٹا یُدھِشٹھِر خود حاکم اور نصیحت کرنے والا ہوتے ہوئے بھی نہایت شائستہ اور باادب ہے؛ اسی لیے اس عظیم النفس نے ہماری بات کو درست طور پر، مناسب جذبے کے ساتھ قبول کیا۔
वायुदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even a capable ruler and moral instructor should remain receptive to guidance; true greatness is shown by disciplined conduct (śiṣṭatva) and the humble, correct acceptance of good counsel.
Vāyu praises Yudhiṣṭhira’s character, noting that although Yudhiṣṭhira is himself a leader and teacher, he properly receives and internalizes the words spoken by the divine speaker(s), highlighting his fitness for righteous rule.