Shloka 26
ददृशाते महाराज धृतराष्ट्रं जनेश्वरम् । विदुरं च महाबुद्धिं राजानं च युधिष्ठिरम्,महाराज! इन्द्रभवनके समान शोभा पानेवाले धृतराष्ट्रके महलमें उन दोनोंने राजा धृतराष्ट्र, महाबुद्धिमान् विदुर और राजा युधिष्ठिरका दर्शन किया
Vaiśampāyana uvāca | dadṛśāte mahārāja dhṛtarāṣṭraṃ janeśvaram | viduraṃ ca mahābuddhiṃ rājānaṃ ca yudhiṣṭhiram | indra-bhavanaka-samāna-śobhā-pānevale dhṛtarāṣṭrasya mahale tayor dadarśatuḥ rājānaṃ dhṛtarāṣṭraṃ mahābuddhimantaṃ viduraṃ ca rājānaṃ yudhiṣṭhiram |
Vaiśampāyana said: O great king, the two of them beheld Dhṛtarāṣṭra, lord among men, and also Vidura of great intelligence, and King Yudhiṣṭhira. In Dhṛtarāṣṭra’s palace—resplendent like the mansion of Indra—they obtained an audience of King Dhṛtarāṣṭra, the wise Vidura, and King Yudhiṣṭhira. The scene underscores the restoration of order after conflict: rightful authority is approached with reverence, and wisdom (Vidura) stands beside power, guiding conduct in accordance with dharma.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharmic social order: power is approached through proper audience and respect, while true governance is strengthened by wisdom (Vidura) standing alongside kings (Dhṛtarāṣṭra and Yudhiṣṭhira). Splendor is presented as secondary to righteous conduct and counsel.
Two visitors arrive at Dhṛtarāṣṭra’s splendid palace and meet (have darśana of) Dhṛtarāṣṭra, Vidura, and Yudhiṣṭhira. The narration frames a formal court encounter in the aftermath of the great war, signaling renewed engagement with elders and advisers.