Shloka 10
बाहुवीर्यार्जितं राज्यमश्नीयामिति कामये । ततो वैश्रवण: प्रीतो विस्मित: समपद्यत,वे बोले--'देव! मेरी इच्छा है कि मैं अपने बाहुबलसे उपार्जित राज्यका उपभोग करूँ।” इससे कुबेर बड़े प्रसन्न और विस्मित हुए
bāhuvīryārjitaṁ rājyam aśnīyām iti kāmaye | tato vaiśravaṇaḥ prīto vismitaḥ samapadyata |
He said, “O Deva, I desire to enjoy a kingdom won by the strength of my own arms.” Hearing this, Vaiśravaṇa (Kubera) was both delighted and astonished.
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Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ideal of rightful enjoyment grounded in personal effort and valor: sovereignty should be earned through one’s own strength and merit, not merely received as a gift. This aligns with a kṣatriya ethic where honor and legitimacy arise from self-acquired achievement.
Vāyu declares his wish to enjoy a kingdom obtained by his own martial prowess. Kubera (Vaiśravaṇa) responds with pleasure and amazement, indicating approval and surprise at the firmness of Vāyu’s self-reliant, honor-centered resolve.