Shloka 70
मैत्रेयागमनम् — The Arrival of Maitreya and the Admonition to Duryodhana
ततो निष्कण्टकं कृत्वा वनं तदपराजित: । द्रौपद्या सह धर्मज्ञो वसतिं तामुवास ह,तदनन्तर विजयी एवं धर्मज्ञ पाण्डुकुमार उस वनको निष्कण्टक (राक्षसरहित) बनाकर द्रौपदीके साथ वहाँ रहने लगे
tato niṣkaṇṭakaṃ kṛtvā vanaṃ tad aparājitaḥ | draupadyā saha dharmajño vasatiṃ tām uvāsa ha ||
Thereafter, having made that forest free of thorns and dangers—unconquered and steadfast—the dharma-knowing son of Pāṇḍu dwelt there in that habitation together with Draupadī. The verse highlights the ethical ideal of establishing safety and order before settling, and of sustaining life in exile through righteous conduct rather than domination.
विदुर उवाच
Educational Q&A
Dharma is shown as constructive and protective: the righteous leader first removes dangers and establishes a safe, orderly environment, then lives in restraint and duty even in exile.
After overcoming threats in the forest and making it safe, the (unconquered) dharma-knowing son of Pāṇḍu settles there with Draupadī and resides in that dwelling.