Shloka 30
पाण्डवपरिचयः—विराटसभायां प्रकाशनम्
Identification of the Pāṇḍavas in Virāṭa’s Court
देवास्तु दृष्टवा महददभुतं तद् युद्ध कुरूणां सह फाल्गुनेन । जम्मुर्यथास्वं भवन प्रतीता: पार्थस्य कर्माणि विचिन्तयन्त:,अर्जुनके साथ होनेवाला कौरवोंका वह अत्यन्त अद्भुत युद्ध देखकर देवतालोग बड़े प्रसन्न हुए और अर्जुनके पराक्रमका स्मरण करते हुए अपने-अपने भवनको चले गये
devās tu dṛṣṭvā mahad adbhutaṃ tad yuddhaṃ kurūṇāṃ saha phālgunena | jagmur yathāsvaṃ bhavanaprītāḥ pārthasya karmāṇi vicintayantaḥ ||
Vaiśaṃpāyana said: Having witnessed that great and wondrous battle of the Kurus fought together with Phālguna (Arjuna), the gods were filled with joy. Remembering and reflecting upon Pārtha’s deeds of valor, they departed, each returning to his own celestial abode.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how righteous valor and extraordinary effort (karmāṇi) earn recognition beyond the human sphere: even the gods rejoice and remember such deeds. It underscores the ethical ideal of kṣatriya heroism—courage and excellence in battle—framed as worthy of divine approval when aligned with dharma.
After observing the astonishing combat involving the Kurus and Arjuna (Phālguna/Pārtha), the gods become delighted. Reflecting on Arjuna’s feats, they depart and return to their respective heavenly dwellings.