Shloka 10
Ādi Parva, Adhyāya 193 — Hastināpura Mantra: Duryodhana’s Proposals to Divide the Pāṇḍavas
तान् सिंहविक्रान्तगतीन् निरीक्ष्य महर्षभाक्षानजिनोत्तरीयान् । गूढोत्तरांसान् भुजगेन्द्र भोग- प्रलम्बबाहून् पुरुषप्रवीरान्,राजन! पाण्डवोंकी चाल-ढाल सिंहके समान पराक्रमसूचक थी, उनकी आँखें साँड़के समान बड़ी-बड़ी थीं, उन्होंने काले मृगचर्मके ही दुपट्टे ओढ़ रखे थे, उनकी हँसलीकी हड्डियाँ मांससे छिपी हुई थीं और भुजाएँ नागराजके शरीरके समान मोटी एवं विशाल थीं। उन पुरुषसिंह पाण्डवोंको देखकर राजा ट्रुपद, उनके सभी पुत्र, मन्त्री, इष्ट-मित्र और समस्त नौकर-चाकर ये सब-के-सब वहाँ बड़े ही प्रसन्न हुए
tān siṁha-vikrānta-gatīn nirīkṣya maharṣabhākṣān ajinottarīyān | gūḍhottarāṁsān bhujagendra-bhoga-pralamba-bāhūn puruṣa-pravīrān, rājan |
Vaiśaṃpāyana disse: Ó rei, ao ver aqueles homens eminentes—os Pāṇḍavas—cujo passo proclamava bravura de leão, cujos olhos eram grandes como os de um touro poderoso, que traziam peles de antílope negro como veste superior, cujas clavículas se ocultavam sob carne firme, e cujos longos braços eram espessos e enormes como as voltas do rei das serpentes, o rei Drupada, com seus filhos, ministros, benfeitores, amigos e servidores, todos se encheram de grande alegria.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights how inner capability and dharmic strength are recognized through outward signs—composure, vigor, and disciplined bearing. It also frames rightful honor: worthy persons, when recognized, naturally evoke respect and joy in a righteous court.
Vaiśaṃpāyana describes the Pāṇḍavas’ imposing appearance in vivid similes (lion, bull, serpent-king). On seeing them, King Drupada and his entire circle—sons, ministers, friends, and attendants—are pleased, signaling a favorable reception and recognition of their heroic stature.