Shloka 27
Arjuna’s Account of Tapas and the Kirāta Test; Revelation of Maheśvara and the Grant of the Pāśupata-Astra
वैशम्पायन उवाच एतच्छुत्वा तु वचन धनदेन प्रभाषितम् । पाण्डवाश्व ततस्तेन वभूवु: सम्प्रहर्षिता:
vaiśampāyana uvāca | etac chrutvā tu vacanaṁ dhanadena prabhāṣitam | pāṇḍavāś ca tataḥ tena babhūvuḥ sampraharṣitāḥ ||
Vaiśampāyana berkata: Mendengar kata-kata yang diucapkan Dhanada (Kubera) itu, para Pāṇḍava di sana pun dipenuhi sukacita yang besar.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Uplift and steadiness arise when one receives trustworthy, dharma-aligned counsel—especially from a revered authority—showing how righteous guidance can restore courage amid adversity.
After Dhanada (Kubera) speaks, the Pāṇḍavas hear his statement and, as a result, become greatly pleased and encouraged, indicating a positive turn in their emotional and moral resolve.