Shloka 39
Vidura Leaves Hastināpura and Meets Uddhava
Vidura’s Tīrtha-yātrā Begins
यमावुतस्वित्तनयौ पृथाया: पार्थैर्वृतौ पक्ष्मभिरक्षिणीव । रेमात उद्दाय मृधे स्वरिक्थं परात्सुपर्णाविव वज्रिवक्त्रात् ॥ ३९ ॥
yamāv utasvit tanayau pṛthāyāḥ pārthair vṛtau pakṣmabhir akṣiṇīva remāta uddāya mṛdhe sva-rikthaṁ parāt suparṇāv iva vajri-vaktrāt
Les jumeaux (Nakula et Sahadeva), protégés par les fils de Pṛthā comme les paupières protègent les yeux, se portent-ils bien? Ils ont repris au combat leur royaume légitime des mains de l’ennemi Duryodhana, comme Suparṇa Garuḍa arracha l’amṛta de la bouche d’Indra, porteur de la foudre.
Indra, the King of heaven, carries a thunderbolt in his hand and is very strong, yet Garuḍa, the carrier of Lord Viṣṇu, was able to snatch nectar from his mouth. Similarly, Duryodhana was as strong as the King of heaven, and still the sons of Pṛthā, the Pāṇḍavas, were able to snatch away their kingdom from Duryodhana. Both Garuḍa and the Pārthas are pet devotees of the Lord, and thus it was possible for them to face such strong enemies.
FAQs
Vidura specifically asks whether the twin brothers, protected by their elder Pāṇḍava brothers, were able to reclaim their rightful share and find relief after the great war.
Vidura is meeting Uddhava and, out of affection and concern for dharma, inquires about the welfare and fate of the Pāṇḍavas and other key figures after the Kurukṣetra events.
It highlights the value of righteous protection and solidarity—when guided by dharma, supportive relationships help one face conflict and regain what is rightfully and responsibly earned.