Shloka 22
Dvaītavana: Brahmaghoṣa, Rṣi-saṅgha, and Baka Dālbhyā’s Upadeśa to Yudhiṣṭhira
Devanagari script
सत्कृतं विविधैयनिर्वस्त्रैरुच्चावचैस्तथा
Transliteration
satkṛtaṃ vividhair nirvastrair uccāvacais tathā
Translation
Vaiśampāyana sprach: Er wurde gebührend geehrt und ebenso mit Gewändern vieler Art versehen—sowohl kostbaren als auch schlichten—je nach Anstand und Lage der Dinge.
Word by Word
सत्कृतम्honoured, well-received
सत्कृतम्:
Karma
TypeAdjective
Rootसत्कृत (कृ धातु, उपसर्ग: सत्-; कृदन्त)
FormNeuter, Accusative, Singular
विविधैःwith various
विविधैः:
Karana
TypeAdjective
Rootविविध
FormMasculine/Neuter, Instrumental, Plural
निर्वस्त्रैःwith garments/clothes (lit. clothings)
निर्वस्त्रैः:
Karana
TypeAdjective
Rootनिर्वस्त्र
FormMasculine/Neuter, Instrumental, Plural
उच्चावचैःwith high and low (i.e., of various kinds/qualities)
उच्चावचैः:
Karana
TypeAdjective
Rootउच्चावच
FormMasculine/Neuter, Instrumental, Plural
तथाand also; likewise
तथा:
TypeIndeclinable
Rootतथा
Speaker
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Character Dynamics
Dharma Sankata (Moral Dilemma)
Verse Rasa (Emotional Essence)
Philosophical Teaching
Political Layer
Meter (Chandas)
Sandhi Notes
Educational Q&A
Proper reception of others—showing respect and offering suitable provisions—reflects dharma. The mention of both fine and ordinary garments underscores appropriateness and completeness in hospitality, not mere display.
The narrator describes someone being formally honored and supplied with a range of clothing, indicating a courteous welcome and the fulfillment of social duties of reception.