Anxiety for the Blind King
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Anxiety for the Blind King
waits anxiously for , who returns from Virata and sharply blames the king for the crisis before resting until morning. Unable to sleep, summons , who explains that sleeplessness belongs to the weak, the guilty, the robbed, the greedy, and the fearful, then urges him again to restore . When admits his weakness but cannot act on 's advice, invokes . The sage teaches that true death is ignorance and that freedom comes through sense control, spiritual knowledge, and devotion to the Supreme.
This guide follows Krishna Dharma's retelling as the source of truth. This panel notes broad edition-level framing or compression that helps a reader orient themselves.
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waits for
sits alone wondering how the Pandavas received his message and whether will act on 's advice. He cannot understand 's apparent impartiality and favor toward the Pandavas.
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returns from Virata
reports that the Pandavas are well and that wants what was formerly his so he can protect the people according to his duty.
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blames the king
Because of their long relationship, speaks frankly, telling that his conduct toward the Pandavas has been sinful and dishonorable and will bring the destruction of the race.
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The full message waits until morning
says he is tired from travel and asks permission to rest before delivering 's message to the assembly. dismisses him but remains troubled.
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cannot sleep
After leaves, thinks returning would be just but fears losing power and knows will never agree. He trembles at the thought of the Pandavas rising again.
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is summoned
calls for and admits that 's criticism has left him burning and sleepless. He asks for words that are morally uplifting and useful for his welfare.
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names the causes of sleeplessness
says sleeplessness overtakes the weak, the robbed, the desirous, thieves, and those attacked by stronger men. His words point directly at 's greed for the Pandavas' wealth.
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praises
says is fit to rule the world and has borne hardship because he is forgiving, truthful, and respectful of 's position. cannot expect peace after empowering against him.
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Wisdom and folly are contrasted
spends the night teaching the marks of a wise person and a fool. recognizes his own sin and folly, yet knows he lacks the will to oppose in the morning assembly.
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invokes
Seeing that his words are not enough, says can teach the king deeper Vedic truth. He meditates on the sage, who appears with brilliant luster and accepts worship.
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Death is explained as ignorance
asks how to escape birth and death, and answers that actual death is ignorance. One ruled by lust, anger, and greed remains under Yamaraja, while one who controls the senses can overcome suffering.
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The Supersoul teaching concludes the night
teaches sacrifice, penance, spiritual knowledge, service to the spiritual master, study, celibacy, nonviolence, and meditation on the Supersoul. At daybreak he vanishes, leaving and to prepare for the assembly.