Vidura Neethi – Sri Mahabharath – Chapter
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Chapter – 12 - The conversation between
Vidura and King Dhritarashtra – 61 – 67
Vidura speaks “Oh! Rajan, the preceptor
contributes disciples with good self-control and discipline to the world, the King of the country is responsible to punish the wicked and put an end to
immoral deeds, and the sins committed secretly without anyone’s knowledge would
be definitely taken care by Yama. Oh! Rajan, do not enquire about the origin of Rishis,
rivers, clan, Mahatmas, and the reason for the absence of chastity in the
woman. Oh! Bharatharshabha, the Kshatriya who protects the twice-born and Cows,
serves and worships them, and gives away an abundance of charities for the
performance of religious and spiritual rites, would rule the Kingdom wisely for
several years and finally achieve the heavenly abode. Oh! Rajan, the valorous
person, learned one, and a person who finds pleasure in the selfless service
would be revered highly in this world, they are capable to cultivate golden
flowers on the Earth. Oh! Rajans, the Karma performed with the intellect are
revered highly/Uththama, Karmas performed with the hands and thighs are
considered as Madhyama, and Karmas performed carrying ingredients on the head
is called Adhamadhamam. Oh!
Bharatharshabha, how could you envision the progress of the Kingdom of
Hasthinapur leaving under the custody of your dull-minded sons? How did you
achieve the welfare of the Kingdom of Hasthinapur and the happiness of its people,
after leaving the regime to Duryodhana, Shakuni, Karna, and dull-minded
Dhusshasana? Oh! Bharatha, the sons of Pandu are grateful to you, they have
great respect and love for you, and they highly revered you as their father,
therefore it is your responsibility to show affection and kindness towards them
like your sons.”
Gururathmavatham Shastha Shastha Raja
Dhurathmanam | Adha Pracchanna Papanam
Shastha Vaivasvatho Yama: ||
Risheenam Cha Nadhinam Cha Kulanam Cha Mahamanam | Prabhavo
Nadhi Ganthavya: Sthreenam Dhushcharithasya
Cha ||
Dhvijathi Poojabhiratho Dhatha Jjathishu Charjavi | Kshathriya:
Swargabhagrajamshchiram Palayathe Mahim ||
Suvarnna Pushpam Prithvim Chinvanthi
Purushasthraya: | Shoorashcha
Krithavidhyashcha Yashcha Janathi Sevithum ||
Budhdhi Shreshtani Karmani Bahumadhyani
Bharatha | Thani Jangha Janghanyani
Bharaprathyavarani Cha ||
Dhuryodhanena Cha Shukanau Moode Dhu:Shasane Thadha | Karnne Chaishvaryamadhaya Kadham Thvam
Bhoothimicchasi || Sarvair Gunairupethashcha
Pandava Bharathashabha | Prthruvaththvayi Varthanthe Theshu
Varthasva Puthravath ||
||Ithi
Sri Mahabharathe Udhyogaparvani Prajagaraparvani Vidurahithavakye Panchathrimshoadhyaya:
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