Shloka 72
Ādi-parva Adhyāya 132 — Duryodhana’s Instructions to Purocana at Vāraṇāvata
Lākṣāgṛha Planning
ततो युधिष्ठिर: पूर्व धनुर्ग.ह्य परंतप: । तस्थौ भासं समुद्दिश्य गुरुवाक्यप्रचोदित:,तब शत्रुओंको संताप देनेवाले युधिष्ठिर गुरुकी आज्ञासे प्रेरित हो सबसे पहले धनुष लेकर गीधको बींधनेके लिये लक्ष्य बनाकर खड़े हो गये
tato yudhiṣṭhiraḥ pūrvaṃ dhanur gṛhya parantapaḥ | tasthau bhāsaṃ samuddiśya guruvākyapracoditaḥ ||
Then Yudhiṣṭhira, the scorcher of foes, taking up the bow first, stood poised with his aim fixed upon the vulture, urged on by the teacher’s command. The scene underscores disciplined obedience to instruction and the restraint required before action—skill and intent being tested under guidance rather than impulse.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights disciplined action under rightful guidance: a warrior should act with focus and restraint, following the teacher’s instruction rather than acting from haste or ego.
Yudhiṣṭhira steps forward first, takes up the bow, and stands ready to shoot, fixing his attention on the vulture as the target, prompted by his teacher’s directive.