Shloka 12
Gandhamādana-nivāsaḥ — Draupadyāḥ prārthanā, Bhīmasenārohaṇaṃ, Maṇimāna-yuddham
Chapter 157: Draupadi’s request, Bhima’s ascent, and the combat with Maniman
इमं॑ वैश्रवणावासं पुण्यं सिद्धनिषेवितम् । कथं भीम गमिष्यामो गतिरन्तरधीयताम्,'भीमसेन! यह सिद्धसेवित पुण्यप्रदेश कुबेरका निवासस्थान है। अब हम कुबेरके भवनमें कैसे प्रवेश करेंगे? इसका उपाय सोचो”
imaṁ vaiśravaṇāvāsaṁ puṇyaṁ siddhaniṣevitam | kathaṁ bhīma gamiṣyāmo gatir antaradhīyatām ||
Vaiśampāyana said: “This is the sacred abode of Vaiśravaṇa (Kubera), a holy region frequented by perfected beings. O Bhīma, how are we to proceed and gain entry here? Let a means be devised—think of the right course to take.”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even when pursuing a goal, one should approach sacred or divine domains with restraint and discernment—seeking a proper means rather than forcing entry. The verse highlights prudence and reverence as aspects of dharma.
The speaker identifies the place as Kubera’s holy residence, frequented by Siddhas, and asks Bhīma to consider how they can proceed and what method or plan will allow them to enter appropriately.