Since I brought up the dialogue of Kunti, I shall conclude my part by explaining my understanding here.
The key problem is who is being addressed by Kunti and the verse in question are 13, 14 & 15 of chap 135 udyoga parva, Critical Edition.
My take is already known, so no need to repeat.
Debroy's translation is clear, word by word - Kunti is addressing Nakula & Sahadeva in verse 13, but Krishna in verse 14 & 15. The phrasal verb he used "look on" to translate "prekshamana" is defined by Oxford dictionary as "watch without getting involved". It is perhaps the best translation of the situation as Krishna didn't interfere.
In Satwalkar's hindi translation of CE (provided in the first page of this thread), he also translated Kunti addressing the twins in verse 13, and Krishna in 14 & 15. But he played around verse 15 a little and made it look like Krishna was not present in DS. Though it is evidently wrong, it is understandable given how people try to see deeper meaning where none exists but when the traditional view is challeneged, especially when Krishna is in the picture, as in Krishna's offer of Drauapdi to Karna. But the point is Satwalkar also is doubtless that Kunti was addressing Krishna, not Nakula & Sahadeva. Only part in his translation of "taccha va prekshamana..." went wrong.
However, Neelakantha edition and Geeta press edition have slightly different ending of the first line of verse 15, a slight difference in language that can make a huge difference in understanding. Those who are interested can google and read the original themselves. I am not going to quote or give any links. It is in chapter 137. Going by that, KMG seems legit in translating Kunti addressing the twins only, not Krishna.
I am not into a grammatical display regarding that. What more can I say when well known translators differ in opinion here!! It depends only upon which edition a person would like to believe. Both cannot be refuted, both have their own place. And it is not wise to cross-check CE with KMG. Both books are based on entirely different editions.
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