Shloka 24
Omens in the Kuru Host and Droṇa’s Recognition of Arjuna (क्लीबवेषधारी पार्थ-परिज्ञानम्)
ऊर्ध्वमुत्क्षिप्प कवचं शरीरे प्रत्यमुजजत । कुमार्यस्तत्र तं दृष्टवा प्राहसन् पृुथुलोचना:,वे कवचको ऊपर उठाकर शरीरमें डालने लगे। यह देखकर वहाँ खड़ी हुई बड़े-बड़े नेत्रोंवाली राजकुमारियाँ हँसने लगीं
ūrdhvam utkṣipya kavacaṁ śarīre pratyamuñjata | kumāryas tatra taṁ dṛṣṭvā prāhasan pṛthulocanāḥ ||
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वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights steadiness in one’s duty and self-control: a capable person may be mocked for appearances, yet should remain composed and intent on the task, letting action—not public laughter—establish worth.
A man begins to put on his armor by lifting it and fastening it onto his body. The princesses present see this and laugh, suggesting a moment of social ridicule amid preparations connected with martial readiness.