I wish, O grandfather, to hear of that superior intelligence by which king, conversant with the scriptures and well-versed in virtue and profit, may not be stupefied even when surrounded by many enemies. I ask you this, O Kuru chief! You should describe it to a me.
तदिच्छामि परां श्रोतुं बुद्धिं ते भरतर्षभ। यथा राजा न मुह्येत शत्रुभिः परिवारितः॥ धर्मार्थकुशलो राजा धर्मशास्त्रविशारदः। पृच्छामि त्वां कुरुश्रेष्ठ तन्मे व्याख्यातुमर्हसि॥