Shloka 12
अलम्बुस-वधः
The Neutralization of Alambusa
हरिणा चन्दनेनाड्रमुपलिप्य महाभुज: । स्रग्वी चाक्लिष्टवसन: प्राड्मुख: प्राउजलि: स्थित:,फिर वे महाबाहु युधिष्ठिर अपने सारे अंगोंमें हरिचन्दनका अनुलेपन करके नूतन वस्त्र और पुष्पमाला धारण किये हाथ जोड़े पूर्वांभिमुख होकर बैठ गये
sañjaya uvāca |
hariṇā candanenārdram upalipya mahābhujaḥ |
sragvī cākliṣṭavasanaḥ prāṅmukhaḥ prāñjaliḥ sthitaḥ ||
サञ्जयは語った。湿り気を帯びた黄檀の香膏を全身に塗り、あの大いなる腕を持つ王は、花鬘を戴き、汚れなき新衣をまとって立った。東に面し、合掌して敬虔に、静かに身を正していた—戦の圧迫のただ中で、儀礼の清浄と自制、そしてダルマに基づく決意へと意識的に向かう徴である。
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in the midst of conflict, dharmic leadership emphasizes inner discipline and outward restraint: cleanliness, reverence, and deliberate orientation toward auspicious action. The verse frames ritual composure as a moral counterweight to the chaos of war.
Sañjaya describes Yudhiṣṭhira preparing in a formal, auspicious manner—anointing himself with yellow sandal paste, wearing a garland and clean clothes, and standing (or remaining) facing east with folded hands—indicating readiness for prayer, vow, or a solemn rite before the next action.