Shloka 67
अध्याय ५६ — च्यवन–कुशिकसंवादः
Cyavana–Kuśika Dialogue on Lineage, Conflict, and Transmission
तैर्वृतः कुशिको राजा श्रिया परमया ज्वलन् । प्रविवेश पुर हृष्ट: पूज्यमानो5थ बन्दिभि:
tair vṛtaḥ kuśiko rājā śriyā paramayā jvalan | praviveśa pura hṛṣṭaḥ pūjyamāno 'tha bandibhiḥ ||
Bhishma dit : Entouré des siens, le roi Kuśika, rayonnant d’une splendeur suprême, entra dans la cité avec une grande joie. À mesure qu’il avançait, les bardes de la cour l’honoraient en proclamant ses vertus à haute voix.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the dharmic ideal that rightful conduct and merit naturally attract honor: a king’s true splendor is affirmed not only by wealth but by public recognition of his virtues, voiced by those entrusted to praise excellence.
Bhīṣma describes King Kuśika returning/arriving in a celebratory moment: he is surrounded by attendants, radiant with prosperity, and enters the city joyfully while bards (bandis) sing his praises and honor him.