Shloka 13
Traigarta Attempt to Seize the Aśvamedha Horse; Arjuna’s Restraint and Tactical Victory
एवं शुश्राव वदतां गिरो जिष्णुरुदारधी: । स्वस्ति ते<स्तु व्रजारिष्टं पुनश्चैहीति भारत,उदारबुद्धि अर्जुनने परस्पर वार्तालाप करते हुए लोगोंकी बातें इस प्रकार सुनीं -- भारत! तुम्हारा कल्याण हो। तुम सुखसे जाओ और पुनः कुशलपूर्वक लौट आओ"
evaṁ śuśrāva vadatāṁ giro jiṣṇur udāra-dhīḥ | svasti te 'stu vrajāriṣṭaṁ punaś caihīti bhārata ||
Demikianlah Arjuna—berbudi luhur, tak terkalahkan—mendengar ucapan orang banyak: “Semoga sejahtera bagimu, wahai Bhārata. Pergilah dengan selamat tanpa celaka, lalu kembalilah lagi dalam keadaan sehat.”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the dharmic value of śubha-āśīrvāda (auspicious blessing): society supports righteous action by wishing safety, freedom from harm, and a wholesome return—affirming that duty should be pursued without needless peril and with concern for well-being.
Vaiśaṁpāyana narrates that Arjuna hears people speaking among themselves and addressing him with blessings—urging him to depart safely and to come back again unharmed—reflecting public goodwill toward his mission.