Shloka 18
अर्जुनकर्णयोर्युद्धवर्णनम्
Description of the Arjuna–Karṇa Engagement and Counsel to Duryodhana
त॑ दृष्टवा पुरुषव्याप्रं क्षेमिणं पुरुषर्षभम् मुदाभ्युपगतौ कृष्णावश्चिनाविव वासवम्
taṁ dṛṣṭvā puruṣavyāghraṁ kṣemiṇaṁ puruṣarṣabham | mudābhyupagatau kṛṣṇāv aśvināv iva vāsavam ||
Sañjaya disse: Ao ver Kṛṣṇa e Arjuna—os mais eminentes entre os homens—retornarem sãos e salvos, Yudhiṣṭhira, tomado de alegria, adiantou-se para saudá-los. Acolheu os “dois Kṛṣṇas” com a mesma satisfação com que Indra recebe os gêmeos Aśvin quando se aproximam dele—imagem que ressalta alívio e gratidão em meio à calamidade da guerra.
संजय उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even in the harsh setting of war, dharma expresses itself through gratitude, respectful welcome, and honoring those who safeguard the community. Yudhiṣṭhira’s joyful reception models the ethical duty of acknowledging protection and well-being rather than taking it for granted.
Sañjaya narrates that Yudhiṣṭhira sees Śrī Kṛṣṇa and Arjuna returned safely, and he comes forward with delight to greet them. The verse heightens the moment through a divine comparison: as Indra gladly receives the Aśvin twins, so Yudhiṣṭhira welcomes the two heroes.