Shloka 35
Drupada’s Alarm and Inquiry Regarding Śikhaṇḍinī (द्रुपदस्य भय-विमर्शः)
लाज्यैश्न गन्धैश्व तथा वितानै- रभ्यर्चितं धूपनधूपितं च । ध्वजै: पताकाभिरलंकृतं च भक्ष्यान्नपेयामिषदन्तहोमम्
lājyaiś ca gandhaiś ca tathā vitānaiḥ abhyarcitaṃ dhūpana-dhūpitaṃ ca | dhvajaiḥ patākābhir alaṅkṛtaṃ ca bhakṣyānna-peyāmiṣa-danta-homam ||
Istana itu dihormati sebagaimana mestinya dengan persembahan biji-bijian sangrai dan wewangian, serta dihias dengan kanopi. Ia harum oleh dupa dan diperlengkapi dengan panji-panji serta umbul-umbul. Di sana tersaji makanan, hidangan, minuman, dan daging—seakan-akan persembahan ke “api” perut yang disantap oleh gigi dan lidah.
भीष्म उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse frames material abundance within dharmic order: prosperity is shown as disciplined hospitality and reverent preparation, using ritual language (homa) to suggest that even consumption should be mindful and regulated.
Bhishma describes a richly prepared and ceremonially decorated residence—perfumed with incense, hung with canopies, and marked by flags—where all kinds of food and drink are arranged, emphasizing the grandeur and readiness to receive an honoured entrant/guest.