Shloka 34
Vāraṇāvata-prasaṃsā and the Pāṇḍavas’ Departure (वरणावत-प्रशंसा तथा पाण्डव-प्रयाणम्)
कुमारा ऊचु: अभिवादयामहे ब्रह्मन् नैतदन्येषु विद्यते । को5सि कस्यासि जानीमो वयं कि करवामहे,कुमार बोले--ब्रह्मन! हम आपको प्रणाम करते हैं। यह अस्त्र-कौशल दूसरे किसीमें नहीं है। आप कौन हैं, किसके पुत्र हैं--यह हम जानना हैं। बताइये, हमलोग आपकी कया सेवा करें?
kumārā ūcuḥ | abhivādayāmahe brahman, na etad anyeṣu vidyate | ko 'si kasya 'si jānīmo vayaṃ; kiṃ karavāmahe ||
The youths said: “Revered Brahmin, we bow to you. Such mastery is not found in others. Who are you, and whose son are you? We wish to know. Tell us—what service may we render to you?”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharmic etiquette: excellence should be met with humility, respectful greeting, and sincere inquiry rather than arrogance or hostility.
After witnessing extraordinary prowess, the young princes respectfully salute the Brahmin-like figure, acknowledge that such skill is rare, ask his identity and lineage, and offer service.