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 |
ବୈଶମ୍ପାୟନ କହିଲେ—ଭରତଶ୍ରେଷ୍ଠ ଉଦାରବୁଦ୍ଧି ଅର୍ଜୁନ ସ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଓ ପୁରୁଷମାନଙ୍କ କହିଥିବା ମଧୁର ବଚନକୁ ପୁନଃ ପୁନଃ ଶୁଣୁଥିଲେ।
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.