Shloka 20
पाण्डवसेनानायकाभिषेकः तथा बलरामागमन-उपदेशः | Appointment of Pandava Commanders and Balarama’s Counsel
असंग्राहा: सुसम्पन्ना हेमभाण्डपरिच्छदा: । अनेकशतसाहमस्रा: सर्वे सादिवशे स्थिता:
asaṅgrāhāḥ susampannā hemabhāṇḍaparicchadāḥ | anekaśatasāhasrāḥ sarve sādīvaśe sthitāḥ ||
वैशम्पायन उवाच— असङ्ग्राहाः सुसम्पन्ना हेमभाण्डपरिच्छदाः । अनेकशतसाहस्राः सर्वे सादिवशे स्थिताः ॥
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights disciplined strength: true military power is not mere numbers or ornamentation, but training, restraint, and reliable control—resources that obey rightful command rather than becoming a danger through unruliness.
Vaiśampāyana describes a vast cavalry force: the horses are well-trained, free from troublesome behavior, richly caparisoned with golden gear, and fully obedient to their riders—emphasizing readiness for the impending conflict.