Shloka 13
युद्धसंग्रहः
Kurukṣetra Campaign in Summary
दीनान्धकृपणादिभ्यो दीयमानेन चानिशम् | बभौ परमकल्याणो महस्तस्य महागिरे:
vaiśampāyana uvāca | dīnāndhakṛpaṇādibhyo dīyamānena cāniśam | babhau paramakalyāṇo mahastasya mahāgireḥ ||
ವೈಶಂಪಾಯನನು ಹೇಳಿದನು—ದೀನರು, ಅಂಧರು, ದರಿದ್ರರು ಮೊದಲಾದವರಿಗೆ ನಿಲ್ಲದೆ ದಾನಧರ್ಮ ಮತ್ತು ಅನ್ನಪಾನ ನೀಡಲಾಗುತ್ತಿದ್ದುದರಿಂದ, ಆ ಮಹಾಪರ್ವತದ ಮಹೋತ್ಸವವು ಪರಮ ಕಲ್ಯಾಣಮಯವಾಗಿ ಪ್ರಕಾಶಿಸಿತು.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse presents continuous giving to the vulnerable—poor, blind, and destitute—as a hallmark of auspiciousness. Ethical prosperity is shown not merely by splendor, but by sustained generosity and social care.
A grand festival on a great mountain is being described. Its radiance and auspicious character are highlighted by the unceasing distribution of gifts/food to disadvantaged people.