Shloka 62
Kaurava Mobilization at Kurukṣetra (Duryodhana Orders War Preparations) / कुरुक्षेत्रे धार्तराष्ट्र-सैन्यसज्जा
ददतो गां हिरण्यं च ब्राह्म॒णैरभिसंवृता: । स्तूयमाना ययू राजन् रथैर्मणिविभूषितै:
dadato gāṃ hiraṇyaṃ ca brāhmaṇair abhisamvṛtāḥ | stūyamānā yayū rājan rathair maṇivibhūṣitaiḥ ||
राजन्! ब्राह्मणांनी सर्व बाजूंनी वेढलेले आणि त्यांच्या स्तुतीने गौरविलेले पांडव गायी व सुवर्ण इत्यादी दान देत देत पुढे निघाले; मणिरत्नांनी अलंकृत रथांवर आरूढ होऊन ते प्रवास करीत होते।
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights dāna as a key expression of dharma: honoring learned brāhmaṇas through gifts (cows and gold) and maintaining righteous conduct and reputation even during politically charged preparations.
As the Pāṇḍavas travel, brāhmaṇas surround them and sing their praises; the Pāṇḍavas reciprocate by giving cows and gold, continuing their journey in jewel-decorated chariots.