Shloka 2
गान्धारीपुत्रोत्पत्तिः — The Birth of Gāndhārī’s Hundred Sons (and Yuyutsu); Omens and Counsel on Succession
वैशम्पायन उवाच बभूव ब्राह्मण: कश्रिन्माण्डव्य इति विश्रुत: । धृतिमान् सर्वधर्मज्ञ: सत्ये तपसि च स्थित:,वैशम्पायनजीने कहा--राजन्! पूर्वकालमें माण्डव्य नामसे विख्यात एक ब्राह्मण थे, जो धैर्यवान्ू, सब धर्मोके ज्ञाता, सत्यनिष्ठ एवं तपस्वी थे
Vaiśampāyana uvāca: babhūva brāhmaṇaḥ kaścin Māṇḍavya iti viśrutaḥ | dhṛtimān sarvadharmajñaḥ satye tapasi ca sthitaḥ ||
वैशम्पायन म्हणाले— “राजन्! पूर्वी माण्डव्य नावाने प्रसिद्ध असा एक ब्राह्मण होता; तो धैर्यवान, सर्वधर्मज्ञ, सत्यनिष्ठ आणि तपश्चर्येत स्थित होता.”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse establishes an ethical ideal: true authority in dharma rests on inner steadiness (dhṛti), comprehensive understanding of righteous conduct (sarvadharmajñatā), and unwavering commitment to truth (satya) and disciplined austerity (tapas).
Vaiśampāyana introduces a renowned brāhmaṇa named Māṇḍavya to the king, describing his character and virtues as a prelude to the ensuing episode centered on dharma and its consequences.