Shloka 25
बभ्रुवाहन-धनंजययोः संग्रामः
Babhruvāhana and Dhanaṃjaya’s engagement at Maṇipūra
समुत्सृज्य धनु: पार्थो विधिवद् भगिनीं तदा
samutsṛjya dhanuḥ pārtho vidhivad bhaginīṃ tadā
Sinabi ni Vaiśampāyana: Pagkaraan, si Pārtha (Arjuna), matapos isantabi ang kanyang pana ayon sa wastong tuntunin, ay lumapit sa kanyang kapatid na babae nang may paggalang na hinihingi ng dharma—hudyat ng paglipat mula sa kahandaang pandigma tungo sa asal na marangal sa ugnayang pampamilya.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
Even a warrior governed by kṣatriya duty must know when to relinquish weapons and act with propriety; dharma includes restraint, respect, and correct conduct in family and social relations.
Arjuna (Pārtha) puts down his bow and, following proper etiquette, turns toward or approaches his sister—marking a moment where familial and ritual decorum takes precedence over martial posture.