Shloka 48
Adhyāya 33: Antarvedī-Samāgama, Arghya-Nirṇaya, and Śiśupāla’s Objection
बद्चन्नाच्छादनैर्युक्तानू सगणानां पृथक् पृथक् सर्वर्तुगुणसम्पन्नान् शिल्पिनो5थ सहस्रशः
baddhān ācchādanairyuktān sa-gaṇānāṁ pṛthak pṛthak sarvartuguṇa-sampannān śilpino ’tha sahasraśaḥ
Vaiśampāyana dijo: Entonces, por orden de Dharmarāja, miles de artesanos construyeron moradas separadas para aquellos brāhmaṇas que habían llegado con los suyos. Las casas estaban bien provistas de comida y vestidos, y dotadas de comodidades para cada estación, de modo que los huéspedes pudieran residir con facilidad y dignidad.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
A righteous king upholds dharma through generous, orderly hospitality—providing guests not merely welcome words but practical, dignified support (shelter, food, clothing) suited to their needs in every season.
In the context of royal arrangements, Dharmarāja orders large-scale preparations: thousands of artisans construct separate, well-equipped residences for visiting brāhmaṇas and their accompanying groups, ensuring comfortable lodging and abundant provisions.