Shloka 193
Dhṛtarāṣṭra’s Śrāddha Request and Bhīma’s Objection (Āśramavāsika-parva, Adhyāya 17)
चक्रतुः कुरुवीरस्य गान्धार्याश्चवाविदूरत: । तदनन्तर विदुर और संजयने कुरुप्रवीर राजा धृतराष्ट्रके लिये कुशोंकी शथ्या बिछा दी। उनके पास ही गान्धारीके लिये एक पृथक् आसन लगा दिया
vaishampāyana uvāca | cakratuḥ kuruvīrasya gāndhāryāś ca vā vidūrataḥ | tadanantaraṃ viduraḥ sañjayaś ca kurupravīrāya rājñe dhṛtarāṣṭrāya kuśānāṃ śayyāṃ bibhidatuḥ | tasya samīpe gāndhāryai pṛthag āsanaṃ nyadhattaḥ |
Sinabi ni Vaiśampāyana: Inihanda nila ang pahingahan para sa bayani ng Kuru at para kay Gāndhārī, na bahagyang nakahiwalay. Pagkaraan, sina Vidura at Sañjaya ay naglatag ng higaan na gawa sa damong kuśa para kay Haring Dhṛtarāṣṭra, ang pinakadakila sa mga Kuru; at malapit doon ay inayos nila ang hiwalay na upuan para kay Gāndhārī.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even after political collapse and personal grief, dharma expresses itself through humble service, respect for elders, and acceptance of austere living; the shift from royal comfort to kuśa-grass bedding symbolizes inner discipline and detachment.
In the forest setting of the Āśramavāsika episode, Vidura and Sañjaya arrange simple resting places: a kuśa-grass bed for the blind King Dhṛtarāṣṭra and a separate seat for Gāndhārī, placed somewhat apart, marking their new ascetic mode of life.