Shloka 13
Arjuna Honored in Indra’s Court; Lomāśa’s Audience; Indra’s Disclosure of Lineage and Mission
Book 3, Chapter 45
विदितस्ते<र्जुनो वीर: स स्वर्गफलमाप्नुयात् । त्वं तु शक्राभ्यनुज्ञाता तस्य पादान्तिकं व्रज । तदेवं कुरु कल्याणि प्रसन्नस्त्वां धनंजय:
viditas te 'rjuno vīraḥ sa svargaphalam āpnuyāt | tvaṃ tu śakrābhyanujñātā tasya pādāntikaṃ vraja | tad evaṃ kuru kalyāṇi prasannas tvāṃ dhanaṃjayaḥ |
Vaiśaṃpāyana berkata: “Arjuna, sang wira itu, telah pun engkau kenali; dia akan memperoleh buah syurga. Tetapi engkau—setelah mendapat keizinan Śakra (Indra)—pergilah mendekat hingga ke kaki baginda. Maka lakukanlah demikian, wahai wanita yang membawa tuah: Dhanaṃjaya (Arjuna) akan berkenan kepadamu.”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights that divine approval and humble approach matter in ethical action: even when a hero’s merit is assured, one should proceed with proper authorization (from Śakra) and with humility (going to the feet), aiming to win goodwill rather than force outcomes.
Vaiśaṃpāyana addresses an ‘auspicious lady,’ telling her that Arjuna is a renowned hero destined for heavenly reward, and instructs her—having Indra’s permission—to go to Arjuna and approach him respectfully at his feet, assuring that Arjuna will be pleased if she follows this course.