Shloka 65
Droṇa’s Ācārya-Dakṣiṇā: Capture of Drupada and Division of Pāñcāla (द्रोण-आचार्यदक्षिणा)
तदा दौहित्रदौहित्र: परिष्वक्त: सुपीडितम् । सुप्रीतश्चाभवत् तस्य वासुकि: स महायशा:
tadā dauhitradauhitraḥ pariṣvaktaḥ supīḍitam | suprītaścābhavat tasya vāsukiḥ sa mahāyaśāḥ ||
तदा दौहित्रदौहित्रः परिष्वक्तः सुपीडितः। तं दृष्ट्वा वासुकिः श्रीमान् महायशाः सुप्रीतोऽभवत्॥ स च भीमं समादृत्य पूजनार्थमचिन्तयत्—“अस्य किं प्रियं क्रियताम्? धनं सुवर्णं रत्ननिचयश्चास्य प्रदीयताम्” इति।
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights the dharmic impulse of gratitude and care within recognized kinship: elders and protectors respond with affection and generosity when they see a worthy descendant, and honor is expressed through service and gifts.
Āryaka recognizes Bhīma as his descendant (dauhitradauhitra) and embraces him tightly. Vāsuki, the famed serpent-king, is also delighted with Bhīma and proposes honoring him by asking what pleasing act should be done, including offering wealth, gold, and jewels.