Shloka 266
इन्द्रस्य पाण्डवैः समागमः
Indra’s Meeting with the Pāṇḍavas
प्रययौ देवगन्धर्व: स्तूयमानो महाद्युति: । उन अश्वोंके हिनहिनानेकी आवाज विजयकी सूचना देनेवाली थी। उनमेंसे प्रत्येक अश्व स्वयं हिनहिनाकर दूसरेको भी इसके लिये प्रेरणा देता था। उस विशाल रथपर आखरूढ़ हो महातेजस्वी राजाधिराज भगवान् कुबेर देवताओं और गन्धर्वोके मुखसे अपनी स्तुति सुनते हुए चले
vaiśampāyana uvāca | prayayau devagandharvaḥ stūyamāno mahādyutiḥ |
Vaiśampāyana said: The radiant lord of the Yakṣas, Kubera—attended by gods and Gandharvas—set forth, while their voices praised him. The neighing of his horses sounded like an omen of victory, each steed neighing in turn and rousing the others, as the great king rode upon his vast chariot, hearing the hymns of the divine hosts.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The passage highlights the traditional epic idea that righteous power and legitimate sovereignty are accompanied by auspicious signs and public (even divine) affirmation—praise, order, and harmony in the retinue—suggesting that authority should be aligned with cosmic approval rather than mere force.
Vaiśampāyana narrates Kubera’s departure: he rides a great chariot with horses whose neighing is interpreted as a sign of victory, while gods and Gandharvas praise him as he proceeds.