Shloka 20
शकुनेः पुत्रेण सह आश्वमेधाश्वविषयः संघर्षः — Arjuna’s restrained engagement with Śakuni’s son during the horse-escort
तेषामभ्यागतानां च स राजा कुरुवर्थन: । व्यादिदेशान्नपानानि शप्याश्नाप्पतिमानुषा:
teṣām abhyāgatānāṁ ca sa rājā kuruvardhanaḥ | vyādideśānna-pānāni śayyāś cāpy atimānuṣāḥ ||
Disse Vaiśampāyana: Quando aqueles hóspedes chegaram, o rei Yudhiṣṭhira—promotor da prosperidade da linhagem Kuru—ordenou que lhes servissem comida e bebida e que se preparassem leitos e confortos extraordinários, para além do humano.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores atithi-dharma (the duty of hospitality): a righteous king honors arriving guests with generous provisions and respectful comfort, reflecting ethical governance and compassion.
As new guests arrive, Yudhiṣṭhira orders immediate arrangements—food, drink, and exceptional resting accommodations—demonstrating royal responsibility and courteous reception.