Shloka 40
द्रौपद्याः भीमसेन-प्रबोधनम्
Draupadī Awakens Bhīmasena
(सा विनि:श्वस्य सुश्रोणी भूमावन्तर्मुखी स्थिता । तूष्णीमासीत् तदा दृष्टवा विवक्षन्तं युधिष्ठिरम् ।।) तदनन्तर सुन्दरी द्रौपदी लंबी साँस खींचकर नीचा मुख किये भूमिपर खड़ी हो गयी और राजा युधिष्ठिरको कुछ कहनेके लिये उद्यत देख वह स्वयं मौन रह गयी। अथाब्रवीदू राजपुत्रीं कौरव्यो महिषीं प्रियाम् । गच्छ सैरन्ध्रि मात्र स्था: सुदेष्णाया निवेशनम्,तब उन कुरुनन्दनने अपनी प्यारी रानीसे इस प्रकार कहा--'सैरन्ध्री! अब तू यहाँ न ठहर। रानी सुदेष्णाके महलमें चली जा
sā viniḥśvasya suśroṇī bhūmāv antarmukhī sthitā | tūṣṇīm āsīt tadā dṛṣṭvā vivakṣantaṃ yudhiṣṭhiram ||
Then Draupadī, the fair-hipped lady, drew a deep sigh and stood on the ground with her face lowered. Seeing Yudhiṣṭhira about to speak, she herself remained silent—an act of restrained speech and self-control amid danger and uncertainty.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights disciplined speech and self-control: even when distressed, Draupadī restrains herself and remains silent upon seeing Yudhiṣṭhira ready to speak, reflecting dharmic prudence in a precarious situation.
In the Virāṭa episode, Draupadī—under strain—sighs and stands with her face lowered. Noticing Yudhiṣṭhira about to address her or the situation, she chooses silence, allowing him to take the lead.