Shloka 27
स तै: परिवृतो राजा नक्षत्रैरिव चन्द्रमा: । अभ्याजगाम गाड़िेयं ब्रह्माणमिव वासव:,नक्षत्रोंसे घिरे हुए चन्द्रमाकी भाँति भाइयोंसे घिरे हुए राजा युधिष्ठिर गड्जानन्दन भीष्मके समीप गये, मानो देवराज इन्द्र ब्रद्माजीके निकट पधारे हों
sa taiḥ parivṛto rājā nakṣatrair iva candramāḥ | abhyājagāma gāṅgeyaṃ brahmāṇam iva vāsavaḥ ||
Окружённый ими, царь — словно луна, окружённая звёздами, — приблизился к Бхишме, сыну Ганги; как Васава (Индра) приближается к Брахме.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even a victorious ruler must seek ethical clarity from those grounded in dharma. The imagery of Indra approaching Brahmā highlights humility before higher wisdom, and the moon-with-stars simile emphasizes rightful leadership supported by companions.
Yudhiṣṭhira, accompanied by his brothers/companions, goes to Bhīṣma (lying as the revered elder-teacher) to receive instruction on dharma and governance in the aftermath of the war.