Shloka 1
कुन्त्याः वनगमननिश्चयः — Kuntī’s Resolve to Depart for the Forest
इस प्रकार श्रीमह्या भारत आश्रमवासिकपर्वके अन्तर्गत आश्रमवासपर्वमें युधिष्ठिरकी वनको यात्राविषयक बाईसवाँ अध्याय प्रा हुआ ॥/ २२ ॥। ऑपन-- माल बछ। ्::अ त्रयोविशो<् ध्याय: सेनासहित पाण्डवोंकी यात्रा और उनका कुरुक्षेत्रमें पहुँचना वैशम्पायन उवाच आज्ञापयामास ततः सेनां भरतसत्तम: | अर्जुनप्रमुखैर्गुप्तां लोकपालोपमैनरै:
vaiśampāyana uvāca | ājñāpayāmāsa tataḥ senāṃ bharatasattamaḥ | arjunapramukhair guptāṃ lokapālopamair naraiḥ ||
Vaiśampāyana said: Then Yudhiṣṭhira, the best of the Bharatas, ordered the army to set out—an army protected by heroes led by Arjuna, men whose prowess was like that of the guardian deities of the world. The verse underscores that even in a time of withdrawal and renunciation, royal duty is carried out with disciplined order and responsible protection of those under one’s care.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Dharma in governance includes orderly action and protection: even when moving toward a life of withdrawal, a king must act responsibly, ensuring the safety and discipline of those who accompany him.
After the preceding events, Yudhiṣṭhira commands the army to march. The force is guarded by Arjuna and other foremost warriors, described as being like the Lokapālas in strength and vigilance.