Shloka 1
Mātali’s Arrival and Arjuna’s Ascent toward Amarāvatī (मातलिसंयुक्तरथागमनम् तथा इन्द्रलोकगमनारम्भः)
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Vaiśampāyana uvāca: dadarśa sa purīṃ ramyāṃ siddhacāraṇasevitām | sarvartukusumaiḥ puṇyaiḥ pādapair upaśobhitām ||
Vaiśampāyana said: Then he (Arjuna) beheld the lovely city—Amarāvatī—attended by Siddhas and Cāraṇas, and adorned with auspicious trees bearing flowers of every season. The scene underscores the fruit of disciplined striving: the hero who pursues dharma is granted a vision of divine order and honor in the realm of Indra.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
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The verse highlights that steadfast discipline aligned with dharma leads to higher vision and recognition: the divine city, attended by perfected beings, symbolizes an ordered moral cosmos where merit (puṇya) manifests as beauty, welcome, and access.
As Arjuna approaches Indra’s domain, he beholds the splendid city Amarāvatī, frequented by Siddhas and Cāraṇas and adorned with ever-blooming, auspicious trees—setting the stage for his reception in Indra’s assembly.