Shloka 8
आदि पर्व (अध्याय १२७) — रङ्गे कर्णस्य अवमानः, दुर्योधनस्य प्रतिपक्ष-निवृत्तिः, मैत्री-स्थापनम् / Ādi Parva (Chapter 127) — Karṇa’s Public Humiliation, Duryodhana’s Intervention, and the Formation of Alliance
तां तथा शोभितां माल्यैर्वासोभिश्व महाधनै: । अमात्या ज्ञातयश्रैनं सुहृदश्चषोपतस्थिरे,इस प्रकार बहुमूल्य वस्त्रों और पुष्पमालाओंसे सुशोभित उस शिबिकाके समीप मन्त्री, भाई-बन्धु और सुहृद-सम्बन्धी--सब लोग उपस्थित हुए
tāṃ tathā śobhitāṃ mālyair vāsobhiś ca mahādhanaiḥ | amātyā jñātayaś cainaṃ suhṛdaś copatasthire ||
Vaiśampāyana said: Thus adorned with garlands and with exceedingly costly garments, that palanquin stood resplendent. Ministers, kinsmen, and well-wishing friends all gathered near it, attending in due order—an image of social duty and affectionate solidarity around a ceremonial moment.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharma as social responsibility: in significant rites, ministers, relatives, and friends show up to support and witness, expressing loyalty, affection, and proper public decorum.
A palanquin, richly decorated with garlands and expensive garments, is prepared and displayed; the king’s circle—ministers, kin, and friends—assemble around it to attend the event formally.