Shloka 1
वसुदेव–अर्जुन संवादः
Vasudeva–Arjuna Dialogue in the Aftermath of Dvārakā
ऑपन-माज बछ। अकाल सप्तमो<्ध्याय: वसुदेवजी तथा मौसलयुद्धमें मरे हुए यादवोंका अन्त्येष्टि संस्कार करके अर्जुनका द्वारकावासी स्त्री-पुरुषोंको अपने साथ ले जाना, समुद्रका द्वारकाको डुबो देना और मार्गमें अर्जुनपर डाकुओंका आक्रमण, अवशिष्ट यादवोंको अपनी राजधानीमें बसा देना वैशम्पायन उवाच एवमुक्त: स बीभत्सुर्मातुलेन परंतप । दुर्मना दीनवदनो वसुदेवमुवाच ह,वैशम्पायनजी कहते है--परंतप! अपने मामा वसुदेवजीके ऐसा कहनेपर अर्जुन मन-ही-मन बहुत दुखी हुए। उनका मुख मलिन हो गया। वे वसुदेवजीसे इस प्रकार बोले --
Vaiśampāyana uvāca: evam uktaḥ sa bībhatsur mātulena parantapa | durmanā dīna-vadano Vasudevam uvāca ha ||
Vaiśampāyana disse: Quando o seu tio materno lhe falou assim, Arjuna—o abrasador de inimigos—ficou profundamente aflito por dentro. Com o rosto abatido e sombrio, dirigiu-se então a Vasudeva nestes termos—
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the ethical weight of dharma in times of collapse: even a hero like Arjuna is shaken by calamity, yet must still respond with duty and right action. It frames grief not as weakness but as a truthful recognition of impermanence and responsibility.
After Vasudeva (Arjuna’s maternal uncle) speaks to him, Arjuna becomes deeply distressed and, with a sorrowful expression, begins to reply to Vasudeva. This sets up the ensuing account of the Yādavas’ end and the practical duties that follow.