Mahabharata 7.84.9 — Drona Parva, Adhyaya 84, Shloka 9
अलम्बुस-वधः
The Neutralization of Alambusa
भद्रासने सूपविष्ट: परिधायाम्बरं लघु । सस्नौ चन्दनसंयुक्तै: पानीयैरभिमन्त्रितै:,उस समय एक हलका वस्त्र पहनकर राजा युधिष्छिर भद्रासन (चौकी)-पर बैठ गये और चन्दनयुक्त मन्त्रपूत जलसे स्नान करने लगे
bhadrāsane sūpaviṣṭaḥ paridhāyāmbaraṃ laghu | sasnau candanasaṃyuktaiḥ pānīyair abhimantritaiḥ ||
ત્યારે હળવું વસ્ત્ર ધારણ કરીને રાજા યુધિષ્ઠિર ભદ્રાસન પર સુસ્થિર રીતે બેઠા અને ચંદનમિશ્રિત, મંત્રપૂત જળથી સ્નાન કરવા લાગ્યા.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in a violent and morally complex setting, a dharmic ruler maintains inner discipline through śauca (purity) and reverent ritual action; the verse highlights restraint, auspicious preparation, and ethical steadiness rather than indulgence.
Sañjaya describes Yudhiṣṭhira sitting on an auspicious seat, wearing a light cloth, and beginning a ceremonial bath using sandalwood-scented water that has been sanctified by mantras—indicating preparation for a solemn act or rite.
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