Shloka 46
Āśvamedha-dīkṣā-nirdeśaḥ — Scheduling the Initiation and Assigning Protection for the Horse
पाण्डवा: प्रीतमनस: सामात्या: ससुहृद्गणा: । वे खजानेको आगे करके अपनी राजधानीमें घुसे। उस समय मन्त्रियों एवं सुहृदोंसहित समस्त पाण्डवोंका मन प्रसन्न था
pāṇḍavāḥ prītamanasaḥ sāmātyāḥ sasuhṛdgaṇāḥ | te khajānenaikaṃ agre kṛtvā svāṃ rājadhānīṃ prāviśan | tasmin kāle mantribhiḥ suhṛdbhiś ca saha samastapāṇḍavānāṃ manaḥ prasannaṃ babhūva |
Vaiśampāyana said: The Pāṇḍavas—joyful at heart, accompanied by their ministers and surrounded by their well-wishers—entered their own capital, placing the royal treasury in the forefront. At that time, with ministers and friends beside them, the minds of all the Pāṇḍavas were serene and satisfied, marking a return to ordered kingship and responsible governance after turmoil.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharmic restoration: rightful rulers return to the seat of governance supported by ministers and well-wishers, with prosperity (the treasury) handled openly and responsibly—suggesting that stable rule depends on ethical administration and trusted counsel.
After the events leading into the Aśvamedhika context, the Pāṇḍavas, accompanied by their ministers and allies, enter their capital. The mention of the treasury going in front underscores the re-establishment of royal administration and the public, orderly resumption of state affairs.