Shloka 43
अर्जुनस्योत्तरदिग्विजयः
Arjuna’s Northern Conquests and Tribute Collection
अभ्यषिज्चत तत्रैव जरासंधात्मजं मुदा । गत्वैकत्वं च कृष्णेन पार्थाभ्यां चैव सत्कृत:,तत्पश्चात् जरासंधकुमारको प्रसन्नतापूर्वक वहीं पिताके राज्यपर अभिषिक्त कर दिया। श्रीकृष्णने सहदेवको अपना अभिन्न सुहृद् बना लिया, इसलिये भीमसेन और अर्जुनने भी उसका बड़ा सत्कार किया
abhyaṣiñcat tatraiva jarāsandhātmajaṃ mudā | gatvaikatvaṃ ca kṛṣṇena pārthābhyāṃ caiva satkṛtaḥ |
Then, right there, with joy, Jarāsandha’s son consecrated his father to the kingship. Thereafter Sahadeva—having been taken into close friendship by Kṛṣṇa—was also greatly honored by the two Pārthas (Bhīma and Arjuna). The episode underscores the restoration of rightful rule and the ethical duty to honor virtue and loyal service.
सहदेव उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharmic kingship and social ethics: rightful authority is affirmed through consecration, and noble conduct is shown by honoring those who act faithfully and form virtuous alliances.
Jarāsandha’s son performs the royal consecration of his father on the spot. Afterwards, because Kṛṣṇa accepts Sahadeva into close friendship, Bhīma and Arjuna also honor Sahadeva with special respect.