Shloka 1
Uttanka’s Inquiry and Vāsudeva’s Adhyātma Exposition
Guṇa–Ritual–Immanence Teaching
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Vaiśampāyana uvāca | tathā prayāntaṁ vārṣṇeyaṁ dvārakāṁ bharatarṣabhāḥ | pariṣvajya nyavartanta sānu-yātrāḥ parantapāḥ ||
Vaiśampāyana said: “O best of the Bharatas, as Vārṣṇeya (Śrī Kṛṣṇa) set out for Dvārakā, the Pandava heroes—scorchers of their foes—embraced him with heartfelt affection and then turned back, returning with their attendants. The scene underscores the ethic of gratitude and loyal friendship after the burdens of war: even in victory, dharma is upheld through reverence, restraint, and proper leave-taking.”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dharmic conduct in relationships: honoring benefactors and allies with affection and respect. Even after great conflict, ethical life is sustained through gratitude, proper leave-taking, and humility rather than triumphalism.
Kṛṣṇa (Vārṣṇeya) is departing for Dvārakā. The Pāṇḍavas warmly embrace him and then return, accompanied by their attendants, marking a transition from the war’s aftermath toward the next phase of governance and ritual duties.