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ज्ञातयो वर्धनीयास्तैर्य इच्छन्त्यात्मनः शुभम् । कुलवृद्धिं च राजेन्द्र तस्मात्साधु समाचर॥५-३९-१६॥
Those who desire their own welfare should strengthen their kinsmen; and seeking the increase of the family, O lord of kings, therefore act rightly.
english translation
श्रेयसा योक्ष्यसे राजन्कुर्वाणो ज्ञातिसत्क्रियाम् । विगुणा ह्यपि संरक्ष्या ज्ञातयो भरतर्षभ॥५-३९-१७॥
O king, by honoring your kinsmen you will be joined with what is better. Even kinsmen who are deficient in qualities should be protected, O bull of the Bharatas.
english translation
किं पुनर्गुणवन्तस्ते त्वत्प्रसादाभिकाङ्क्षिणः । प्रसादं कुरु दीनानां पाण्डवानां विशां पते॥५-३९-१८॥
How much more, then, should those virtuous ones—who seek your favor—receive it. Show favor to the distressed Pāṇḍavas, O lord of the people.
english translation
दीयन्तां ग्रामकाः केचित्तेषां वृत्त्यर्थमीश्वर । एवं लोके यशःप्राप्तो भविष्यसि नराधिप॥५-३९-१९॥
Let some villages be granted to them for their livelihood, O sovereign. In this way, O ruler of men, you will obtain reputation in the world.
english translation
वृद्धेन हि त्वया कार्यं पुत्राणां तात रक्षणम् । मया चापि हितं वाच्यं विद्धि मां त्वद्धितैषिणम्॥५-३९-२०॥
Indeed, it is for you, as an elder, to safeguard your sons, dear father. And it is also for me to speak what is beneficial; know me to be one who seeks your welfare.
english translation