Shloka 166
Traigarta Attempt to Seize the Aśvamedha Horse; Arjuna’s Restraint and Tactical Victory
शुश्राव मधुरा वाच: पुन: पुनरुदारधी: । भरतश्रेष्ठ) इस प्रकार उदारबुद्धि अर्जुन स्त्रियों और पुरुषोंकी कही हुई मीठी-मीठी बातें बारंबार सुनते थे
śuśrāva madhurā vācaḥ punaḥ punar udāra-dhīḥ | bharata-śreṣṭhaḥ |
वैशंपायन म्हणाले—भरतश्रेष्ठ उदारबुद्धी अर्जुन स्त्री-पुरुषांनी उच्चारलेली मधुर वचने पुन्हा पुन्हा ऐकत राहिला.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights ethical listening and humility: a noble person receives others’ words—especially praise or affectionate speech—without arrogance, showing respect and self-restraint.
In the Ashvamedhika context, Arjuna is being addressed by various people; he repeatedly hears their pleasing words, indicating his composed, courteous engagement with the community around him.