Shloka 8
गन्धमादन-हिमवत्प्रयाणे युधिष्ठिर-भीमसंवादः
Yudhiṣṭhira–Bhīma Dialogue on the Gandhamādana–Himavat Ascent
भीम उवाच राजपुत्री श्रमेणार्ता दुःखार्ता चैव भारत । ब्रजत्येव हि कल्याणी श्वेतवाहदिदृक्षया,भीमसेनने कहा--भारत! राजकुमारी द्रौपदी यद्यपि रास्तेकी थकावटसे और मानसिक दु:खसे भी पीड़ित है; तो भी यह कल्याणमयी देवी अर्जुनको देखनेकी इच्छासे उत्साहपूर्वक हमारे साथ चल ही रही है
bhīma uvāca | rājaputrī śrameṇārtā duḥkhārtā caiva bhārata | vrajaty eva hi kalyāṇī śvetavāhadidṛkṣayā ||
Bhima said: O Bharata, the princess Draupadi is afflicted both by the fatigue of the journey and by inner sorrow; yet that noble lady still goes on with us, sustained by her longing to behold Arjuna, the rider of the white steeds. The verse highlights steadfastness in adversity and the moral strength that springs from loyal affection and hope.
भीम उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even when the body is exhausted and the mind is burdened by grief, one can continue on the righteous path through steadfast resolve and sustaining motivations such as loyalty, hope, and devotion to one’s duty and loved ones.
Bhima reports to Yudhiṣṭhira that Draupadi, though worn out and sorrowful, keeps traveling with the group because she is eager to see Arjuna (called Śvetavāha, ‘the one with white steeds’).