Shloka 10
Ādi Parva, Adhyāya 193 — Hastināpura Mantra: Duryodhana’s Proposals to Divide the Pāṇḍavas
तान् सिंहविक्रान्तगतीन् निरीक्ष्य महर्षभाक्षानजिनोत्तरीयान् । गूढोत्तरांसान् भुजगेन्द्र भोग- प्रलम्बबाहून् पुरुषप्रवीरान्
tān siṁha-vikrānta-gatīn nirīkṣya maharṣabhākṣān ajinottarīyān | gūḍhottarāṁsān bhujagendra-bhoga-pralamba-bāhūn puruṣa-pravīrān, rājan |
Waiśaṃpāyana berkata: Wahai Raja, ketika melihat para Pāṇḍava—para singa di antara manusia—yang langkahnya menampakkan keberanian laksana singa, matanya besar bagaikan banteng perkasa, mengenakan kulit kijang hitam sebagai selendang, tulang selangkanya tertutup daging yang padat, dan lengan-lengannya panjang, tebal, serta besar seperti lilitan raja ular—Raja Drupada bersama putra-putranya, para menteri, sahabat baik, kawan, dan para pelayan semuanya diliputi sukacita yang besar di sana.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how inner capability and dharmic strength are recognized through outward signs—composure, vigor, and disciplined bearing. It also frames rightful honor: worthy persons, when recognized, naturally evoke respect and joy in a righteous court.
Vaiśaṃpāyana describes the Pāṇḍavas’ imposing appearance in vivid similes (lion, bull, serpent-king). On seeing them, King Drupada and his entire circle—sons, ministers, friends, and attendants—are pleased, signaling a favorable reception and recognition of their heroic stature.