Shloka 1
Nakula’s Counsel on Yajña, Dāna, and Tyāga (नकुलोपदेशः—यज्ञदानत्यागविचारः)
अपन काल छा | अपड--#क+ द्ादशोड् ध्याय: नकुलका गृहस्थ-धर्मकी प्रशंसा करते हुए राजा युधिष्ठिरको समझाना वैशम्पायन उवाच अर्जुनस्य वच: श्रुत्वा नकुलो वाक्यमत्रवीत् | राजानमभिसप्प्रेक्ष्य सर्वधर्मभूतां वरम्
Vaiśampāyana uvāca | Arjunasya vacaḥ śrutvā Nakulo vākyam abravīt | Rājānam abhisamprekṣya sarvadharmabhṛtāṃ varam |
وَیشَمپایَن نے کہا—ارجم کے کلام کو سن کر نکُل نے بھی گفتگو شروع کی۔ وہ تمام دھرم کے حاملین میں برتر راجہ یُدھِشٹھِر کی طرف دیکھ کر انہیں مخاطب کرنے کو آمادہ ہوا۔
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse foregrounds dharma-centered counsel: speech in a royal-ethical setting is framed as guidance offered with respect to the foremost dharmic authority (Yudhiṣṭhira), emphasizing deliberation, attentiveness, and alignment with righteous intent.
Vaiśampāyana narrates a transition in dialogue: after Arjuna has spoken, Nakula turns toward Yudhiṣṭhira and begins his own statement, setting up Nakula’s contribution to the discussion on conduct and duty.