Shloka 37
अर्जुनदुःखहेतुप्रश्नः — Inquiry into the cause of Arjuna’s recurring hardship
Book 14, Chapter 89
गोविन्द च महात्मानं बलदेवं महाबलम् । तथान्यान् वृष्णिवीरांश्व प्रद्युम्नाद्यान् सहस्रश:,महाराज! इसके बाद महात्मा भगवान् श्रीकृष्ण, महाबली बलदेव तथा प्रद्युम्म आदि अन्यान्य सहस्रों वृष्णिवीरोंकी विधिवत् पूजा करके भाइयोंसहित शत्रुदमन महातेजस्वी राजा युधिष्ठिरने उन सबको विदा किया
vaiśampāyana uvāca |
govindaṃ ca mahātmānaṃ baladevaṃ mahābalam |
tathā anyān vṛṣṇivīrāṃś ca pradyumnādyān sahasraśaḥ ||
Vaiśampāyana said: Then King Yudhiṣṭhira—radiant in splendor and a subduer of foes—having duly honored Govinda (Śrī Kṛṣṇa), the great-souled and mighty Baladeva, and likewise thousands of other Vṛṣṇi heroes beginning with Pradyumna, respectfully took leave of them and sent them off, together with his brothers. The episode underscores royal dharma expressed as gratitude, reverence to the righteous, and proper hospitality toward allies and elders after the completion of sacred duties.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights rājadharma: a righteous king shows gratitude and reverence through proper worship and courteous farewell to allies and elders, reinforcing social harmony and ethical leadership.
After completing the relevant rites, Yudhiṣṭhira formally honors Kṛṣṇa, Baladeva, and the many Vṛṣṇi warriors (including Pradyumna) and then respectfully sends them off, with his brothers present.