Shloka 42
Adhyāya 45 — Duryodhana’s Distress, Śakuni’s Counsel, and the Summons for Dyūta
कर्मणैतेन राजेन्द्र धर्मश्न सुमहान् कृत: । आपूृच्छामो नरव्यात्र सर्वकामै: सुपूजिता:
vaiśampāyana uvāca |
karmaṇaitena rājendra dharmajña sumahān kṛtaḥ |
āpṛcchāmo naravyāghra sarvakāmaiḥ supūjitāḥ ||
ヴァイシャンパーヤナは言った。「王の中の最上なる御方、ダルマを知る御方よ。この行いそのものによって、まことに偉大な功を成し遂げられた。人中の虎よ、望むものすべてを備えて我らを厚くもてなし、格別の敬意を示してくださった。ゆえに今、我らは退出の許しを乞う。」
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
A ruler’s greatness is measured not only by power but by dharmic conduct—especially honoring guests and fulfilling rightful needs. Ethical kingship is shown through respectful reception and generous provision.
The speaker praises the king for a significant, dharma-aligned act and for honoring the visitors with all comforts. Having been well received, they formally request permission to take their leave, following courtly protocol.