Shloka 1
Dyūta-āhvāna: Śakuni’s Proposal, Vidura’s Warning, and the Summons of Yudhiṣṭhira
Sabhā-parva 51
ऑपनआ कराता बछ। 2 एकपज्चाशत्तमो< ध्याय: युधिष्ठिरको भेंटमें मिली हुई वस्तुओंका दुर्योधनद्वारा वर्णन दुर्योधन उवाच यन्मया पाण्डवेयानां दृष्टं तच्छूणु भारत | आह्तं भूमिपालैर्हि वसु मुख्यं ततस्ततः
Duryodhana uvāca | yan mayā pāṇḍaveyānāṁ dṛṣṭaṁ tac chṛṇu bhārata | āhṛtaṁ bhūmipālair hi vasu mukhyaṁ tatas tataḥ ||
ドゥルヨーダナは言った。「おおバーラタよ、般度の子らのもとで私が見たものを聞け。諸国の王たちは各地から、最上の財宝—選りすぐりの富を携えて来て献上していた。」
दुर्योधन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how external prosperity and public honor can provoke inner jealousy and rivalry. Ethically, it points to the danger of measuring worth through wealth and acclaim, a mindset that can erode dharma and lead to destructive choices.
Duryodhana begins reporting what he witnessed at the Pāṇḍavas’ great royal rite—kings from many regions bringing superb gifts and treasures. This sets the stage for his growing resentment at their rising prestige.