Shloka 2
Kuntī’s Benediction to Draupadī and the Alliance Gifts (कुन्त्याः स्नुषाशीर्-वचनम् तथा दान-प्रतिग्रहः)
सोऊज्ञायमान: पुरुषानवधाय समन्ततः । स्वयमारान्निलीनो5भूद् भार्गवस्य निवेशने,उन्होंने चारों ओर अपने सेवकोंको बैठा दिया और स्वयं भी अज्ञातरूपसे कुम्हारके घरके पास ही छिपे रहे
so 'jñāyamānaḥ puruṣān avadhāya samantataḥ | svayam ārān nilīno 'bhūd bhārgavasya niveśane ||
Realizing that he might be recognized, he stationed men all around as a protective watch; and he himself remained hidden nearby, close to the dwelling associated with the Bhārgava, acting in secrecy to avoid detection and to control the situation.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights prudent conduct in uncertain or hostile circumstances: one should take protective measures (posting attendants) and exercise discretion (remaining concealed) to prevent harm and maintain control, without resorting to rashness.
The narrator says that the person, fearing recognition, arranged men around the area as a watch and then personally hid nearby, close to the Bhārgava’s residence, indicating a deliberate, covert stance.