Shloka 28
यज्ञवाटवैभववर्णनम् / Description of the Splendour of the Sacrificial Enclosure
अभिवाद्य महबाहुस्तैश्वापि प्रतिनन्दित: । प्रविवेश पितामहय॒ा: कुन्त्या भवनमुत्तमम्,वहाँ पहुँचकर वह महाबाहु नरेश कुरुकुलके वृद्ध पुरुषों तथा अन्य राजाओंको विधिवत् प्रणाम करके स्वयं भी उनके द्वारा सत्कार पाकर बहुत प्रसन्न हुआ। इसके बाद वह अपनी पितामही कुन्तीके सुन्दर महलमें गया
abhivādya mahābāhus taiś cāpi pratinanditaḥ | praviveśa pitāmahīyāḥ kuntyā bhavanam uttamam ||
Having duly offered respectful salutations, the mighty-armed king was warmly welcomed by the elders of the Kuru line and by the other kings as well. Pleased by their honour, he then entered the splendid residence of his grandmother Kuntī—thus showing that rightful rule begins with reverence to seniors and gratitude for received hospitality.
युधिष्ठिर उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights royal dharma expressed through conduct: a ruler first honours elders and peers with proper salutations, receives their goodwill without arrogance, and proceeds with humility—showing that authority is grounded in respect, gratitude, and adherence to social-ethical norms.
Yudhiṣṭhira arrives, formally salutes the senior Kuru elders and other assembled kings, is respectfully welcomed by them, feels pleased, and then goes to the excellent residence of his grandmother Kuntī.