Shloka 74
Kubera’s Fivefold Nīti and Protection of the Pāṇḍavas (वैश्रवणोपदेशः)
एवं क्रमेण ते वीरा वीक्षमाणा: समन्ततः । गन्धवन्त्यथ माल्यानि रसवन्ति फलानि च,इस प्रकार वे वीर पाण्डव चारों ओर सुगन्धित पुष्पमालाएँ, सरस फल, मनोहर सरोवर और मनोरम वृक्षावलियोंको क्रमश: देखते हुए गन्धमादन पर्वतके वनमें प्रविष्ट हुए। वहाँ पहुँचनेपर उन सबकी आँखें आश्वर्यसे खिल उठीं
evaṁ krameṇa te vīrā vīkṣamāṇāḥ samantataḥ | gandhavanti atha mālyāni rasavanti phalāni ca ||
Así, en el debido orden, aquellos heroicos Pāṇḍava, mirando en derredor, contemplaron guirnaldas fragantes y frutos dulces y jugosos. Prosiguiendo de ese modo, entraron en el bosque del monte Gandhamādana; y al llegar, sus ojos se abrieron de par en par, maravillados por los prodigios que vieron.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the disciplined, step-by-step progress of the Pāṇḍavas during exile and their receptive attention to the world around them. It suggests that even amid hardship, steadiness (krama) and mindful observation can open one to wonder, strengthening endurance and inner clarity.
Vaiśampāyana narrates that the Pāṇḍavas, moving in order and looking in every direction, see fragrant garlands and juicy fruits as they enter the forest of Mount Gandhamādana. Upon arriving, they are struck with amazement at the extraordinary sights there.