Shloka 2
आदि पर्व — अध्याय १०६
Pāṇḍu’s Gifts, Forest Residence, and Vidura’s Marriage
कौसल्ये देवरस्ते5स्ति सोडउ्द्य त्वानुप्रवेक्ष्यति । अप्रमत्ता प्रतीक्षेनं निशीथे ह्वागमिष्यति,“कौसल्पे! तुम्हारे एक देवर हैं, वे ही आज तुम्हारे पास गर्भाधानके लिये आयेंगे। तुम सावधान होकर उनकी प्रतीक्षा करो। वे ठीक आधी रातके समय यहाँ पधारेंगे”
Kausalye devaras te 'sti so 'dya tvām anupravekṣyati | apramattā pratīkṣainaṃ niśīthe hy āgamiṣyati ||
Sinabi ni Vaiśampāyana: “Kausalyā, mayroon kang isang bayaw. Siya ang darating sa iyo ngayong araw para sa layuning maglihi. Mag-ingat at maghintay sa kanya; darating siya rito nang eksaktong hatinggabi.”
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse underscores vigilance and preparedness within a socially mandated duty connected to lineage. It also hints at the ethical pressure that can accompany obligations concerning progeny and family continuity.
A message is delivered to Kausalyā: a brother-in-law will come that night, specifically at midnight, to approach her for conception. She is instructed to remain alert and to wait for his arrival.