Shloka 9
Sarasvatī–Tārkṣya Saṃvāda: Agnihotra-vidhi, Dāna-phala, and Mokṣa-prasaṅga (सरस्वती–तार्क्ष्यसंवादः)
पूजयामास धौम्यं च यमाभ्यामभिवादित: । परिष्वज्य गुडाकेशं द्रौपदी पर्यसान्त्वयत्,फिर धौम्य मुनिका पूजन किया। तत्पश्चात् नकुल-सहदेवने आकर उनके चरणोंमें मस्तक झुकाये। इसके बाद निद्राविजयी अर्जुनको हृदयसे लगाकर श्रीकृष्णने द्रौपदीको भलीभाँति सान्त्वना दी। परमप्रिय वीरवर अर्जुनको दीर्घकालके बाद आया देख शत्रुदमन श्रीकृष्णने उन्हें बार-बार हृदयसे लगाया
pūjayāmāsa dhaumyaṃ ca yamābhyām abhivāditaḥ | pariṣvajya guḍākeśaṃ draupadī paryasāntvayat ||
Vaiśaṃpāyana said: He duly honored the sage Dhaumya, who had been respectfully saluted by the twin brothers. Then, embracing Guḍākeśa (Arjuna), he comforted Draupadī thoroughly. Seeing the beloved hero Arjuna return after a long time, the subduer of foes repeatedly clasped him to his heart—an act of reverence, affection, and the restoration of morale after hardship.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharmic conduct in adversity: honoring spiritual elders (Dhaumya), maintaining proper greetings and humility (the twins’ salutation), and restoring strength through compassion and reassurance (consoling Draupadī and embracing Arjuna).
After a significant separation, Arjuna returns; the group observes formal respect toward Dhaumya, the twins offer salutations, and Arjuna is warmly embraced. Draupadī, distressed by hardship, is consoled, and the reunion reinforces unity and resolve.