Mahabharata — Shalya Parva, Shloka 40
Indratīrtha–Ādityatīrtha: Balarāma’s Ritual Bathing, Dāna, and Sacred-Historical Recollections
ततो<ब्रवीन्महादेव: पचस्वैतानि सुव्रते
tato 'bravīn mahādevaḥ pacasvaitāni suvrate |
Kemudian Mahādeva berkata, “Wahai wanita yang berbudi, masakkanlah buah-buah ini.” Menurut titah baginda, Arundhatī yang termasyhur—dengan hasrat menyenangkan hati sang brāhmaṇa—meletakkan buah bidara itu di atas api yang menyala dan mula memanggangnya.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Dharma is expressed through prompt, respectful service performed with a pure motive—here, Arundhatī’s readiness to fulfill a righteous request and honor a brāhmaṇa guest.
Vaiśampāyana narrates that Mahādeva instructs the virtuous Arundhatī to cook certain fruits; she immediately begins roasting the jujubes on the fire, intending to please the brāhmaṇa.