Shloka 27
Arjuna’s Account of Tapas and the Kirāta Test; Revelation of Maheśvara and the Grant of the Pāśupata-Astra
वैशम्पायन उवाच एतच्छुत्वा तु वचन धनदेन प्रभाषितम् । पाण्डवाश्व ततस्तेन वभूवु: सम्प्रहर्षिता:
vaiśampāyana uvāca | etac chrutvā tu vacanaṁ dhanadena prabhāṣitam | pāṇḍavāś ca tataḥ tena babhūvuḥ sampraharṣitāḥ ||
Vaiśampāyana said: Hearing these words spoken by Dhanada (Kubera), the Pāṇḍavas thereupon became filled with great joy and renewed confidence—an uplift that comes when righteous counsel and divine assurance strengthen those who strive to endure hardship with dharma.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Uplift and steadiness arise when one receives trustworthy, dharma-aligned counsel—especially from a revered authority—showing how righteous guidance can restore courage amid adversity.
After Dhanada (Kubera) speaks, the Pāṇḍavas hear his statement and, as a result, become greatly pleased and encouraged, indicating a positive turn in their emotional and moral resolve.