Shloka 34
अभिमन्त्रयाथ तानेवं शिरसा लम्बताब्रवीत् | शिरो मे लम्बते>त्यर्थमुपधानं प्रदीयताम्
abhimantrayātha tān evaṁ śirasā lambatābravīt | śiro me lambate ity artham upadhānaṁ pradīyatām ||
संजय बोले—इस प्रकार उन सबका स्वागत करके, सिर झुका-सा रखते हुए उन्होंने कहा—“राजाओ! मेरा सिर बहुत झुक रहा है; अतः मुझे एक तकिया दिया जाए।”
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in a martial and royal context, the verse highlights human limitation and the appropriateness of seeking support. It also reflects courtly decorum: after formal greeting, a request is made plainly, reminding that dignity and vulnerability can coexist.
After offering a respectful welcome, the speaker—described as having his head drooping—states that his head is hanging down and asks the assembled kings to provide a pillow (a head-rest).