Shloka 44
Jarāsandha as Obstacle to the Rājasūya — Kṛṣṇa’s Strategic Genealogical Brief
Sabhā Parva, Adhyāya 13
प्रीत: प्रीतेन सुहदा रेमे स सहितस्तदा । अर्जुनेन यमाभ्यां च गुरुवत् पर्युपासित:,तदनन्तर प्रेमी सुहृद् अर्जुनसे मिलकर वे बहुत प्रसन्न हुए। फिर नकुल-सहदेवने गुरुकी भाँति उनकी सेवा-पूजा की
prītaḥ prītena suhṛdā reme sa sahitas tadā | arjunena yamābhyāṃ ca guruvat paryupāsitaḥ ||
वैशंपायन म्हणाले—प्रिय सुहृदाच्या प्रेमाने प्रसन्न होऊन ते त्यांच्या संगतीत आनंदले. अर्जुन आणि यमज नकुल-सहदेव यांनी गुरूप्रमाणे त्यांची सेवा-पूजा केली.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Affection and friendship are sustained by dharmic conduct: respectful service (upāsanā) and humility. Even among equals, one may honor a worthy person 'like a guru,' showing that ethical relationships are expressed through disciplined care and reverence.
The person being described feels joy due to the loving presence of a close friend. Arjuna and the twin brothers Nakula and Sahadeva then attend upon him respectfully, serving and honoring him in a manner comparable to serving a teacher.