Shloka 27
Ādi-parva Adhyāya 209: Śaraṇāgati of the Cursed Apsarases; Nārītīrtha-prasiddhi; Arjuna’s Vimocana
एवं सर्वा दिशो दैत्यौ जित्वा क्रूरेण कर्मणा । निःसपत्नौ कुरुक्षेत्रे निविशमभिचक्रतु:,इस प्रकार वे दोनों दैत्य अपने क्रूर कर्मद्वारा सम्पूर्ण दिशाओंको जीतकर शत्रुओंसे रहित हो कुरुक्षेत्रमें निवास करने लगे
evaṁ sarvā diśo daityau jitvā krūreṇa karmaṇā | niḥsapatnau kurukṣetre niviśam abhicakratuḥ ||
Nārada said: Thus those two Dānavas, having conquered all the directions through ruthless deeds, became free of rivals and established their dwelling in Kurukṣetra—an occupation gained not by dharma but by violent domination.
नारद उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how dominance achieved through cruelty can create a temporary, uncontested rule, but it is ethically marked as adharma—power gained by violent means rather than rightful conduct.
Two Daityas conquer all regions by harsh actions and, having eliminated opposition, settle in Kurukṣetra, establishing themselves there as unrivaled occupants.