Shloka 13
युद्धसंग्रहः
Kurukṣetra Campaign in Summary
दीनान्धकृपणादिभ्यो दीयमानेन चानिशम् | बभौ परमकल्याणो महस्तस्य महागिरे:
vaiśampāyana uvāca | dīnāndhakṛpaṇādibhyo dīyamānena cāniśam | babhau paramakalyāṇo mahastasya mahāgireḥ ||
वैशम्पायन बोले—दीनों, अन्धों, कृपणों और अन्य जनों को निरन्तर दान और अन्न-पान दिये जाने से उस महान् पर्वत पर होने वाला महोत्सव परम कल्याणमय शोभा पा रहा था।
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse presents continuous giving to the vulnerable—poor, blind, and destitute—as a hallmark of auspiciousness. Ethical prosperity is shown not merely by splendor, but by sustained generosity and social care.
A grand festival on a great mountain is being described. Its radiance and auspicious character are highlighted by the unceasing distribution of gifts/food to disadvantaged people.