Shloka 32
धृष्टद्युम्नेन समागतक्षत्रियगणगणना
Dhṛṣṭadyumna’s Enumeration of Assembled Kṣatriyas
राजोवाच नावमंस्ये महाभाग कदाचिद् ब्राह्मणानहम् । त्वन्निदेशे स्थित: सम्यक् पूजयिष्याम्यहं द्विजान्,राजा बोले--महाभाग! मैं कभी ब्राह्मणोंका अपमान नहीं करूँगा। आपकी आज्ञाके पालनमें संलग्न हो (सदा) ब्राह्मणोंकी भलीभाँति पूजा करूँगा
rājovāca nāvamansye mahābhāga kadācid brāhmaṇān aham | tvannideśe sthitaḥ samyak pūjayiṣyāmy ahaṃ dvijān ||
The king said: “O greatly fortunate one, I will never at any time dishonor the Brahmins. Abiding faithfully by your instruction, I shall duly honor and worship the twice-born.”
वसिष्ठ उवाच
Educational Q&A
A ruler’s dharma includes unwavering respect toward Brahmins and the disciplined practice of honoring the ‘twice-born,’ especially when guided by a venerable teacher; ethical kingship is shown through restraint from insult and active reverence.
In response to Vasiṣṭha’s counsel, the king makes a vow: he will not disparage Brahmins and will, under Vasiṣṭha’s direction, properly honor and worship the dvijas—signaling submission to guidance and commitment to righteous conduct.