Vidura Neethi – Sri Mahabharath – Chapter
- 6 - 1
Chapter – 1 - The conversation between
Vidura and King Dhritarashtra – 1 – 20
Vidura speaks “Oh! Bhratharshabha, the
simple act of receiving an elderly guest rising from the seat would restore the
Prana in the person. The moment the person receives the elderly person raising
from the seat and greets would bring the Prana to the normal state. Oh! Rajan,
it is the duty of the householder to receive the elderly guests/Sajjana with
respect, wash his feet, enquire about his welfare, and share the information, after
that serve a decent meal to the Sajjana visited the house. Oh! Rajan, The
intellectuals and people profound in Veda abandon the persons who have impurities
like Lobham, Bhayam, and unwillingness to offer contributions. The householder
who did not offer Arkhyam, Padhyam, Madhuparkam, and cow as a charity to a Vedic
scholar, his life is considered as unfruitful. Therefore it is the duty of the
Grihastha to receive the twice-born with great respect and offer an abundance
of charities. Oh! Rajan, a Grihastha should not offer water or receive the
people 1)Physician 2) person who produces weapons 3) thief 4) wicked 5)
drunkard 6) person who forced to commit Bhroonahathya/killing fetus 7) warrior
8) Brahmin who sells Veda for livelihood.
Oh! Rajan, a twice-born should not engage in the selling of the
following items 1) salt 2) cooked meal 3) curd 4) milk 5) Honey 6) Oil 7) Ghee
8) sesame seeds 9) Meat 10) fruits and vegetables, 11) clothes 12) perfumes and
13) Sugar. Oh! Rajan, the flawless Bikshu
is 1) the person who does not get angry over anything 2) finds no difference in
stone and gold 3) a person who is free from grief and gloominess 4) a person who
does not make companion or enter conflict with them 5) Person who consider
grace and disgrace as the same 6) person who does not have anything favorite
and unfavorite in this world. Oh! Rajan, the illustrious Tapasvi is 1) the
person who depends on the fruits, vegetables, grains, and herbs, that are
available in the forest. 2) The person who has perfect control over sense 3) The person who protects Agni by performing fire sacrifices 4) person who lives in
the woods and kind to his guests. Oh!
Rajan, do not harm the intelligent people and live peacefully, the intelligent people’s
hands are too long to reach wherever you hide, and will not keep quiet until
they settle the scores. Oh! Rajan, do not keep faith on the unreliable people
and get into trouble, and do not trust a person fully even though he is honest,
the fear out of the blind trust is capable to uproot a person. Oh! Rajan, the nature
of a respectable person is 1) free of jealous 2) person who protects wife 3) a person who share things with others 4) person who speaks pleasantly 5) a person
who is amiable 6) person who speak pleasantly to women, although do not trust
them fully. Oh! Rajan, the women are most venerable and deserved to be
protected in all circumstances, if they are 1)highly devoted and engages in the
veneration of deities, guests, Go and Vipra, 2) They are fortunate ones
sincerely follow customary rites 3) pure 4) women who are jewel and
auspiciousness of the homes. Oh! Rajan, the administration of the Kingdom
should be done under the supervision of the father, administration of the kitchen
should be done under the supervision of Mother, and the protection of cows
should be under the trustworthy person. The supervision of the agriculture should
be under the control of the householder, the Vaishyas who visits the home
should be received by the servants, and the twice-born who visits the home
should be received by your sons. Oh! Rajan, Agni, Kshatriya and Metal are
initiated from the Water, Bhramin, and stone respectively. Hence, the
brilliance of the Agni loses in the water, Kshatriya remains humble before
Bhramin and Metal lose its sparkling with the touch of the stone. Oh! Rajan,
the people who are born in the illustrious clan are like Agni, have supreme
brilliance. They are like the fire hidden in the log; they do not show anger
outwardly, they release anger only at the reasonable and appropriate time. Oh!
Rajan, the King who does not reveal his topmost secrets not even to his close
associates, but gathers all the information about the enemies through the spy,
would attain auspiciousness and victory. Oh! Rajan, 1) do not reveal your
secrets or plan of action to others before working on it. 2) Do not reveal the
tasks which are work-in-progress to anyone 3) the tasks performed for earning
Dharma and Arththa, should not reveal before it’s done. Oh! Rajan, the highly
confidential matters should be discussed in these following locations 1)
hilltop 2) open terrace of the palace 3) the place where there are no trees or
plants. Oh! Bharatha, do not reveal the topmost secrets of the Kingdom to 1)
the companion who is not intelligent 2) intelligent companion who has no
control over sense. 3) Do not appoint a person as minister after thorough knowledge
about him and his activities, because the minister is responsible for the
safe-keeping of the treasures, wealth, and the secrets of the King. Oh! Rajan, a
successful King is the one who performs tasks with high confidence and reveals
it only after accomplishing the success in the task. The King who protects
highly confidential matters within him would definitely achieve success. Oh!
Rajan, the person who commits disgraceful deeds, would definitely face
destruction.”
Vidura Uvacha –
Oordhvam Prana Hyuthkramanthi Yoona:
Sthavira Ayathi |
Prayuththanabhivadhabhyam Punasthan Pathipadhyathe ||
Peedam Dhaththva Sadhaveabhyagathaya |
Aneeyapa: Parinirnijya Padhau | Sukham Prishtva
Prathivedhyathma Samstham | Thatho Dhadhyadhannamavekshya Dheera: ||
Yasyodhakam Madhuparkam Cha Gam Cha | Na Manthravith Prathigrihnathi Gehe |
Lobadh Bhayadharththa Karpanyatho Va | Thasyanarththam Jeevithamahurarya: ||
Chikithsaka: Shalyakarthavakeerni |
Sthena: Krooro Madhyapo Bhroonaha Cha |
Senajeevi Shruthi Vikrayashcha | Bhrisham Priyoapyathidhirnodhakarha: ||
Avikreyam Lavanam Pakvamannam | Dhadhi
Ksheeram Madhuthailam Ghritham Cha | Thilamamsam Moolaphalani Shakam| Raktham
Vasa: Sarvagandha Gudashcha ||
Aroshano Ya: Samaloshtakanchana: |
Praneeha Shoko Gathasandhi Vigraha: | Nindha Prashamsoparatha: Priyapriye |
Charannudhaseenavadhesha Bhikshuka: ||
Neevara Moolengudhashaka Vriththi: |
Susamyathathmagni Karyeshvachodhya: | Vane
Vasannathidhishva Pramaththo | Dhurandhara: PUnyakridhesha Thapasa: ||
Apakrithva Budhdhimatho Dhoorastho Asmeethi Nashvaseth |
Dheerghau Budhdhimatho Bahuyabhyam HImsathi Himsitha: ||
Na Vishvasethavishvasthe Vishvasthe
Nathi Vishvaseth | Vishvasadh Bhayamuthpannam Moolanyapi Nikrinthathi ||
Aneershyur Gupthadhara: Syath |
Samvibhagi Priyamvadha: | Shlakshno Madhuravak Sthreenam | Na Chasam Vashago
Bhaveth ||
Poojaneeya Mahabhaga: PUnyashcha Griha Dheepthaya: | Sthriya: Shriyo
Grihasyokthasthathmadhrakshya Visheshatha: ||
Pithur: anthapuram Dhadhyan
Mathurdhadhyan Mahanasam | Goshu Chathmasamam Dhadhyath Swayameva Krishim Vrajeth | Bhrithyair Vanijyacharam
Cha Puthrai: Sevetha Bhramanan ||
Adhbhyoagnir Bhramatha: Kshathramashmano
Lohamuththitham | Thesham Sarvathragam Theja: Swasu Yonishu Shamyathi ||
Nithyam Santha: Kule Jatha: Pavakopama Thejasa: | Kshamavantho
Nirakara: Kashteagniriva Sherathe ||
Yasya Manthram Na Jananthi
Bahyashchabhyantharashcha Ye | Sa Raja Sarva Thashchakshushchiram
Aishwaryamashnuthe ||
Karishyanna Prabhashetha Krithanyeva
Cha Dharshayeth | Dharma Kamarththa
Karyani Thadha Manthro Na Bhidhyathe ||
Giriprishta Muparuhya Prasadham Va
Rahogatha: | Aranye
Ni:shalake Va Thathra Manthro Vidheeyathe ||
Na Suhrith Paramam Manthram
Bharatharhathi Vedhithum | Apanditho Vapi Suhrith Panditho Vapyanathmavan |
Amathye Hyarthalipsa Cha Manthra Rakshanameva
Cha ||
Krithani Sarvakaryani Yasya Va Parshadha Vidhu: | Goodamanthrasya
Nripathesthasya Sidhdhirsamshayam ||
Aprashasthani Karmani Yo Mohadhanu Thishtathi | Sa Thesham
Viparibhramshe Bhrashyathe Jeevithadhapi ||