Shloka 2
गान्धारीपुत्रोत्पत्तिः — The Birth of Gāndhārī’s Hundred Sons (and Yuyutsu); Omens and Counsel on Succession
वैशम्पायन उवाच बभूव ब्राह्मण: कश्रिन्माण्डव्य इति विश्रुत: । धृतिमान् सर्वधर्मज्ञ: सत्ये तपसि च स्थित:,वैशम्पायनजीने कहा--राजन्! पूर्वकालमें माण्डव्य नामसे विख्यात एक ब्राह्मण थे, जो धैर्यवान्ू, सब धर्मोके ज्ञाता, सत्यनिष्ठ एवं तपस्वी थे
Vaiśampāyana uvāca: babhūva brāhmaṇaḥ kaścin Māṇḍavya iti viśrutaḥ | dhṛtimān sarvadharmajñaḥ satye tapasi ca sthitaḥ ||
বৈশম্পায়ন বললেন— “হে রাজন! প্রাচীনকালে মাণ্ডব্য নামে খ্যাত এক ব্রাহ্মণ ছিলেন—ধৈর্যশীল, সর্বধর্মজ্ঞ, সত্যনিষ্ঠ এবং তপস্যায় প্রতিষ্ঠিত।”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse establishes an ethical ideal: true authority in dharma rests on inner steadiness (dhṛti), comprehensive understanding of righteous conduct (sarvadharmajñatā), and unwavering commitment to truth (satya) and disciplined austerity (tapas).
Vaiśampāyana introduces a renowned brāhmaṇa named Māṇḍavya to the king, describing his character and virtues as a prelude to the ensuing episode centered on dharma and its consequences.