Mahabharata — Ashvamedhika Parva, Shloka 66
राजपूजाविधानम् / Royal Reception Protocols during Āśvamedha Preparations
उपागम्य महातेजा विनयेना भ्यवादयत् । इसके बाद राजा युधिष्ठिर और भीमसेन आदि सभी पाण्डवोंके पास जाकर उस महातेजस्वी नरेशने विनयपूर्वक उनका अभिवादन किया
upāgamya mahātejā vinayenābhyavadayat |
Sinabi ni Vaiśampāyana: Paglapit niya sa kanila, ang haring may dakilang ningning ay magalang na naghandog ng pagbati nang may pagpapakumbaba. Pagkaraan, nagtungo siya kay Haring Yudhiṣṭhira, kay Bhīmasena at sa iba pang mga Pāṇḍava, at ayon sa nararapat na kagandahang-asal ay nagbigay-galang—isang gawang nagpapakita ng dharmic na aral na ang tunay na kadakilaan ay nahahayag sa mapagkumbabang asal at paggalang sa karapat-dapat.
वैशम्पायन उवाच
Educational Q&A
The verse highlights vinaya (humility) as a mark of true greatness: even a powerful king demonstrates dharma by approaching the righteous and offering respectful salutations, showing that authority is refined by courtesy and reverence.
An illustrious king approaches and formally greets the Pāṇḍavas—specifically Yudhiṣṭhira, Bhīmasena, and the others—offering respectful homage in a spirit of humility.