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 |
毗湿摩衍那曰：闻阿周那之言，纳俱罗遂发言。其目注于持法者之最胜——阎提施多罗王——将欲进谏，使己之劝告与兄之意相契。
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.