Shloka 12
Kṛṣṇa at Duryodhana’s House: Refusal of Hospitality and Departure to Vidura (कृष्णस्य धार्तराष्ट्रनिवेशनगमनम्)
पुण्याहघोषमिश्रेण पूज्यमाना द्विजातिभि: । वस्त्रै रत्नैरलंकारै: पूजयन्तो द्विजन्मन:
puṇyāhaghoṣamiśreṇa pūjyamānā dvijātibhiḥ | vastrai ratnair alaṅkāraiḥ pūjayanto dvijanmanāḥ ||
वैशम्पायन बोले: पुण्याह-घोषों के बीच वे द्विजों द्वारा पूजित हो रहे थे; और वे ब्राह्मण-जन भी वस्त्र, रत्न और आभूषणों से सम्मान-पूजन कर रहे थे।
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharmic social conduct: auspicious rites and respectful honoring of the learned (dvija), and the ethical value of giving and ceremonial propriety (offering garments, jewels, and ornaments) as a public affirmation of order and goodwill.
In a ceremonially charged setting marked by puṇyāha proclamations, the twice-born are shown participating in mutual honor: they are being revered, and Brahmin-born men are also actively offering honors with valuable gifts such as clothing, jewels, and ornaments.